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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dastgir, 2006/08/06.

  1. 2006/08/06
    dastgir

    dastgir Inactive Thread Starter

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    dear sir,
    yesterday i downladd a freeware

    smarterkid1.2.msi

    as i downloaded it , it get associated with notepad and opens with notepad whenever i tried to install it by double clicking. what's the problem.
    my o/s is
    winxp pro 2003 (build2600)
     
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    Arie

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    Right-click the .msi file, and from the menu choose Open With.... Hopefully you'll see Windows installer listed as a recommended program (or maybe under Other Programs). Select it, and make sure you tick the box Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
     
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    dastgir

    dastgir Inactive Thread Starter

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    helpless. it's not there. how to install it.
     
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    balo

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    Open Windows Explorer and click on Tools>Folder Options>File Types> Scroll down to .msi and change to association to Windows Installer Package>Change>Apply>OK
     
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    dastgir

    dastgir Inactive Thread Starter

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    dear sir,
    this setting is already existing there.
     
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    Welshjim

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    dastgir--What happens if you right click on the downloaded .msi file and then Install?
     
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    WhitPhil

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    From Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types.

    Select "MSI Windows Installer Package "
    Then, click on the Advanced Button
    You should have Install, Uninstall, Repair.

    Is there an Open option?
    If so, select it, Remove button, OK your way out.
     
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  9. 2006/08/07
    dastgir

    dastgir Inactive Thread Starter

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    dear sir,
    it has all normal right clilck options but insall.
     
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    Welshjim

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    Welshjim,
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    Arie

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