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What Do I Do With a Really Old File?

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July 15, 2011
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What Do I Do With a Really Old File?
Rene found some old files on a CD. Windows doesn't have a program associated with their extension. She asked the Utilities forum for advice, and I've got some for her. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector
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