[Solved] Cannot open 64 bit download.

[VJP]

I was trying to run the Base for the first time and got a JRE required error message. I searched the forums and found a post about missing jre. The recommendation was to download a file from Microsoft from a link. This resulted in the message "newer file installed". The other recommendation was to make sure that the 64 bit version was installed. I checked and found that I had the 32 bit version so I deleted that and downloaded the 64 bit version. When it had finished downloading I clicked on run and the Cannon Digital Processing 4 program opened. Thinking that I had miss clicked I downloaded again, with the same result. I tried again but saved to file this time. When I clicked on the file to run it DP4 opened up yet again. Has anyone any idea what is going on?

[RoryOF]

Please correct your Forum signature: if you are running version 5.4.1.2, you are running LibreOffice - check when in the program using /Help /About. This information will ensure that you get more accurate help.

[VJP]

As I said in my post I have deleted the 32 bit version and am trying to download the 64 bit version. I have looked at the file downloaded and it has the type XXXXX.man. I presume this means it is the Manual for Libre Office. I will alter "Open" to "Libre". Every time I try to download it gives me the *.man not an install file. I am using the libreoffice.org to download.

[RoryOF]

If I remember correctly, some (all?) Windows Browsers silently rename downloads to the type of file that they think it should be. Try renaming the ".man" to .exe" and see if it will install. If you are in doubt about this, wait for advice from a Windows using Forum volunteer - I don't use Windows.

[VJP]

Much to my surprise you are correct in that Edge renamed the file extension, it should have been “msi”. I have used MS since DOS 4 and never had a file renamed before.

[RoryOF]

Internet Explorer was (is?) famous for it.

[VJP]

As I said it’s the first time it’s everhappened to me.