Elaine ..Spain

Thanks for that Wendy.
Probably what I am thinking of is opening files from CDs - I believe that they are "read only" format. (again correct me if I am wrong! )

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WendyPusey

Yes Elaine, I would think a read only CD would cause problems. Don't know about Re-writable though. Don't think I'd want to try it!

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Glen in Tinsel Knickers

I'm not 100% sure, if the file is sent as an attachment for example you would have to download it first then right click and "open with".... but by downloading the file in the first place it would have to be saved on the hard drive

I have never tried to close FTM with a stick attached to the computer, but as you say, the way FTM opens files (through filepaths) it seems reasonable to assume it would look for the stick when you attempt to open that particular file again.

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Glen in Tinsel Knickers

Correct Elaine, by default the files are "read only". By right clicking and selecting "properties" it is possible to uncheck the "read only" box, after opening the file in FTM this allows the file to be edited in the usual way.

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