Can't Open Attachments in Read-Only Message

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q145205
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click an attachment in a message on a read-only public folder, a beep sounds and nothing happens. If you right-click the attachment and click Open File Attachment, the status bar message says "This command is not available because the document is locked for editing."

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

RESOLUTION

Upgrade to Word for Windows 95, version 7.0a.

To obtain Word for Windows 95 version 7.0a, call the Microsoft Order Desk at (800) 360-7561. If you are outside the United States, contact your local subsidiary. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at: 

   http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm

KBCategory: kbusage kbbug
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Additional query words: word95 word7 7.0 fixlist7.0a buglist7.0
Version : 7.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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