How can I open .doc and .xls files from Windows Explorer?

Hi,

When we try to open a document with extension .doc or .xls from windows explorer only the correct program (Writer or Calc) opens but document itself is not loaded.

We can open the files with:file → Open but it is not so useful for our users.

Is there a solution without changing the extension?

Hi @wouterhaegeman, What version of MS-Windows and what version of LibreOffice are you using?

2nd question: Do you experience the same problem when you try to open an ODS or an ODT file from Windows Explorer?

Found the solution, there was a problem with the extensions

So what did I do. Open a folder in windows explorer. Tools → Folder Options ->File types->Select Doc → advanced → open → edit → “location of the scalc” -o "%1%

(turning comments into answer so we may resolve this question)

@wouterhaegeman

Found the solution, there was a problem with the extensions

So what did I do. Open a folder in windows explorer. Tools → Folder Options ->File types->Select Doc → advanced → open → edit → “location of the scalc” -o "%1%