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How to download MS .docx files?

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by McTavish, 2008/03/15.

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    McTavish

    McTavish Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi Folks, I can't figure this one out.
    I want to download the latest update of the Microsoft word document on this page. http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/firmware/bcdedit_reff.mspx

    It now has an extension of .docx and everything I try to get the word doc just ends up downloading the tiny .docx file, which is no use to man nor beast as far as I can see. I’m guessing I’m missing some active content in IE6 to redirect to the proper download. I usually use Firefox to cure such problems but even this is not working on this occasion. Can anyone download the full Word Document ok? Or know what is going on?

    Cheers, McT.
     
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    PeteC

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    McTavish

    McTavish Inactive Thread Starter

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    Boy, I would never have figured that one out. It’s been bugging me for weeks. The converter thing done the trick for now. Are Microsoft deliberately trying to alienate all their customers? Absolutely unbelievable.

    Cheers Pete, thanks muchly.
     
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    PeteC

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    They changed the file formats in Office 2007 to some vaguely 'open' standard, but files created in previous versions of Office will open in 2007 in Compatability mode (automatic), but not vice versa - without the Compatability pack.
     
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