Let's say this is a Word document. Since I paid for my Office suite I would uninstall that before I gifted it away.
For each thing, you would need a corresponding application. Care to share what this thing (file) is?
Bob
Hi, just been given a computer and when i save things to my desk top and try to open it all i get is application not found.

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