First see how to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm and if that doesn't
fix it select a document in Windows Explorer, right click and choose Open
with... from the ensuing dialog select Word (winword.exe) abd check the box
to always open with this application.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP
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> How do I get docs to open in their correct program, not in picture
> manager? This is happening when I go through start, documents,... and
> when I try to view an attachment on an email I sent. Is this the
> result of a security download?