Code view disabled (Dreamweaver MX)

I have Dreamweaver MX Version 6 on my computer and I can't
switch to code view or the split view (design and code view), I can
view and edit in design view only. when I click on the other two
views, code and split view, nothing happens. just stays in design
view. does anyone know how to fix this so I can switch to the code
views?

Please find the DMX6 executable file, right click it, and
select PROPERTIES
(or Get Info). Under the Versions tab, tell me what version
you are using,
please.
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>I have Dreamweaver MX Version 6 on my computer and I
can't switch to code
>view
> or the split view (design and code view), I can view and
edit in design
> view
> only. when I click on the other two views, code and
split view, nothing
> happens. just stays in design view. does anyone know how
to fix this so I
> can
> switch to the code views?
>

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