I recently switched to a new computer. Both it and my previous one
use Outlook 2003. When I save a message, in both cases I get the
options of TXT, OFT, or MSG extent ions. The difference is that in my
old computer, if I specify a filename with extent ion, it is saved
that way, i.e. MESSAGE.ASC. In the new version, when I do exactly
the same thing, the file is save with an additional extent ion, i.e.
MESSAGE.ASC.TXT.

I have not been able to find the option to suppress the addition of
the extra extent ion. Any help?


--
Alan

i have no idea why it worked on one computer - the usual way to change the
extension is to use quotes - "message.asc"

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"Alan Biddle" wrote in message
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I recently switched to a new computer. Both it and my previous one
use Outlook 2003. When I save a message, in both cases I get the
options of TXT, OFT, or MSG extent ions. The difference is that in my
old computer, if I specify a filename with extent ion, it is saved
that way, i.e. MESSAGE.ASC. In the new version, when I do exactly
the same thing, the file is save with an additional extent ion, i.e.
MESSAGE.ASC.TXT.

I have not been able to find the option to suppress the addition of
the extra extent ion. Any help?


--
Alan

Diane,

Thanks for reminding me about using quotes, as that DOES get it to do
what I want. Odd that the older computer behaves differently. I have
had it for 6 years, and no telling what tweaks have been applied over
that time which might have modified this. Again, thanks!


--
Alan