>Hi
>Have been using ShellExecute with Pdf file for a while without any issue
>Try to use now with .jpg and .tif and am getting back a 'File Not associated'
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>However, If I double click the same file, Paint opens them up both no problem. I can also see in Control Panel..Default Programs that these two types of file seem to be correctly associated
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>Should ShellExecute work with all associated files or do I need to change something
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>Command I am using :lnRetVal = Shellexecute(0,"Open",lcFile,"","",3)
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>Tia
>Gerard

Make sure to include the complete file name, including the extension and path. And if the file isn't on C:, you must also include the drive name.