Opening a file type: File

Hi all,
I have to open a simple file for editing. Its a simple file containing some text though its type is unknown. When I click it, it asks for program to open with. It opens
with both notepad & word pad. When I checks its properties, its type is written 'type of file: File'. Otherwise, its just a simple text file. I am using windows xp.
I will be very thankful if someone tells me how could I open this file. This may be an irrelevant question on Java forum but since here, a lot of experienced people, can I use same method(I mean the one which someone will tell me now) to open the file in a C program that is for java.
Thanks a lot in advance for any kind of help......

OK,
Sorry all. Error was some where else. I was just confused by the fact that file was of strange kind & I thought it was the reason.
Sorry again, & I look for your help in future.

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