DBX files shouldn't be associated with any program. With that said, if you DID associate them with a program (whether OE or Word) I don't think it'll make a difference in terms of OE being able to use it... but, I'm not 100% sure on that. To remove any association with DBX files, assuming you're using XP (although the other OS versions should be the same), open MY COMPUTER, and on top click on TOOLS > FOLDER OPTIONS > FILE TYPES. Then, look for the DBX extension, and hit DELETE or REMOVE. Then APPLY/OK. ---Troth ----- Original Message ----- From: Trevnal To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 10:20 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: DBX-files Sylvia, My "DBX" files are not associated to any program at all. "OE" know where to look for them and to open them. So I guess if you wish to re-associate the "DBX" files, open "Windows Explorer", locate your "DBX" files, and then hold the "shift key" down and right click" one of the "DBX" files with your mouse. Now go to the "open with" option and select "OE". Then it is all done for you. Trevnal ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sylviavandewall" <pvdwall@xxxxxxxxx> Hi, I made a mistake trying to open and look at my DBX-files in Word so now they got the Word sign on it. How do I get the old sign back on them? Sylvia....Holland. To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk