Can't open a .indd by double clicking in CC

When I double click an .indd file in Windows Explorer InDesign won't open the file. I always have to open it from the File menu. I use Win8. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Does the file shows an Indesign icon in explorer? If not, try to right click, select open with and see if you can select adobe indesign CC as the default program. If you have CS6 installed too, only one of the two will let you open the files by default.

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Hi Eric
Good idea, but I am still having the same problem.
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I am using WIN7 ultimate 64 bit and excel 2010 (office 2010 Pro plus).
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