Double-Clicking Document Opens New or Untitled Document

    Article ID: Q113779
    Creation Date: 14-APR-1994
    Revision Date: 21-FEB-1996

    The information in this article applies to:

    • Macintosh operating system version 7.1

    SYMPTOMS

    In the Finder, double-clicking a document icon does not open the document. Instead, the program associated with the document is started (or becomes the active application) with an Untitled or New document window.

    Documents are opened correctly if you open them from within their applications by clicking Open the File menu.

    RESOLUTION

    To correct this problem, reinstall the Macintosh system software. Prior to reinstalling the system software, remove the System file from the System Folder and place it on the desktop. Moving the System file to the desktop prevents corrupted resources in the old System file from being transferred to the new System file during installation.

    Contact Apple Computer Inc. to report the problem.

    MORE INFORMATION

    This problem has been reported in a variety of programs (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and TeachText) running under System 7.1.


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