Q243573: Error Message: The File <Filename>.tmp Could Not be Opened.

Article: Q243573
Product(s): Word Front Page
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FrontPage 98 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to open an image with an external image editor, the following
error message may occur:

  The file <filename>.tmp could not be opened. Please make sure the file
  extension is correct.

CAUSE
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When you use an external image editor, the extension of the image is not passed
to the editor. Some editors cannot properly edit images without the proper
extension.

RESOLUTION
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A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to
correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to
systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional
testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you
are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait
for the next FrontPage 98 that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services
to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services
phone numbers and information about support costs, please go to the following
address on the World Wide Web:

  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are normally incurred for support calls may
be canceled, if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific
update will resolve your problem. Normal support costs will apply to additional
support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in
question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or
later:

  Date      Time    Version      Size    File name     Platform
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  09/21/1999  06:12p           1,598,736 Fpeditor.exe  i386
  09/21/1999  06:12p           1,509,136 Fpexplor.exe  i386



STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Front Page 98 for Windows.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbFrontPageSearch _IKkbZNotKeyword4 kbFrontPage98Search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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