Can't Open File From Windows

Thank VirusMinus

I learned something new there, however it still hasn't resolved my problem. Whenever I Right Click and select "Open" or "Open With.." then choose Photoshop from the list it never it opens Photoshop but the file never apears in Photoshop!

I've reinstalled Photohop but it has made no difference.

Need more help on this one.

I'd recommend applying the 7.0.1 patch first.
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39&platform=Windows

Also how current is Windows XP (WindowsUpdate)?

Locate a file *.jpg) .... by default, Windows Explorer doesn't show filename extensions it recognizes. Before completing these solutions, enable Windows Explorer to show all filename extensions; this is in the Folder option.  This "may" be the source of your problem if the extension is hidden.  Then try again.  Also make sure that it is a standard format name.jpg (versus some which I've seen that have something like name.1.jpg) ...  If problem still persists, could be a need to recreate your preference file.

When you look at file type details; what is assigned by default to .jpg and .jpeg images?  Probably something like Internet Explorer so you can see images online.

One question; within Photoshop 7, can you import these jpg images without problem?

Be sure to check the file type of jpeg .... Photoshop is weird, when it seens a name.jpg it opens it as name.jpeg

Thanks people but none of your answers solved my problem. However I thought I'd post the solution here for those who have a similar problem in future!

http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?50@92.Fs30dZfpdMC.8@.ef85de5

regards

Paul.

Even though no one got my answer correct at all I'm awarding my points as follows.

Virus Minus get some points for answering first.

Astaec gets the remainder points for answering more than once.

Thanks, but I'd be more than happy to forego a "C" grade (personally speaking) and agree that you'd get a refund, though I can't speak for others.

Thanks also for posting the solution which worked for you and can help others now that this question moved to our PAQ where others will find it.

The link you posted requires a login; so most won't be able to see it.  Would add value here if you could post the content of the fix.

Best wishes, very happy you found the solution and I'm most interested in knowing what it is.

Asta

Sorry about the C grade. I only used that grade because no one answered correctly. I would have given you an A for your helpfulnes.

The solution as found on the Adobe website...

XP/Win2k has put in a bad registry key used for opening that kind of file. If you feel *comfortable* editing the registry, you can find the bad key at

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Photoshop.exe\shell\open\command\(Default)

For some reason, sometimes Windows XP creates this key the first time without "%1" at the end. Delete the (Default) entry, go to Windows Explorer, select a file type you want to open in Photoshop, right click, go to Open With, select Choose Program, click Browse (Photoshop won't be in the list after deleting the registry key), select your Photoshop executable, and make sure "Always use..." is checked.

If you do not feel comfortable editing the registry DO NOT DO THIS.

You can work around it by dragging the image onto the Photoshop main window background after Photoshop is opened.

Fantastic, thanks a bunch.  Also, fully understand your choice here; the thing about grades is that it's now moved to our PAQ and you added "A" level value to this question.  Few are likely to look at "C" level items (that's our lowest grade); they'd be more likely to look into "A" level solutions.  So, points, aside .... you've added excellent information and again, I'd be more than willing to give up any points here and have this rerated by a Moderator to show the quality of information you've provided which can help others.  Again, I can only speak for myself here, since another Expert shared in these points and may feel differently.

Great news, thanks for sharing that!

Also, when things arise where Experts provide you with a level of support that you either like or dislike, you can always use the new "feedback" link next to any given comment to provide individual feedback to expert(s) on how you feel, which is not migrated to the question thread.

":0) Asta

Thank you, Lunchy.

Thanks for clearing that up Lunchy!

If the C grade indicates non satisfaction then this forum needs to show that, all I had to choose from was A=Excellent, B=Good, C=Average. I don't consider Average to be non satisfactory, Poor would be though.

If I select A=Excellent just becuase of someones helpfulness I consider that to be misleading. A in this context should mean the question WAS answered on the dot and in this situation it was not even though people were very helpful. B would mean and experts help came close and C did not come close at all. Maybe this forum should have two tier grades. 1=satisfactory answer, 2=experts helpfulness!

That said I will ask in future for my question to be deleted if my question was not answered.

Although you kindly posted the solution which worked here and deleting it would be a shame, others may have the exact same problem and if it were deleted, they wouldn't find the excellent solution you shared with us here and found on your own.  I'd be very happy to give up my share of the points and ask that Lunchy refund them to you, but still keep this question closed in our PAQ to help others rather than deleting it.  When you find solutions on your own and Experts didn't help you find it, just ask Community Support to refund and consider moving it to the PAQ to help others.

Just my thoughts.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, both of you.

":0) Asta

No I have no intention of deleting this question or asking for a refund of points, keep them, enjoy them, it was future questions I was referring too.

Actually I am new here, can you tel me what you do with these point please?

Thanks

Paul.

Lunchy can you upgrade my grades from C to B please?

regards

Paul.