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Hi, I have two questions (Win XP):

1) I accidentally set a file's extension to open with the option "Always open with this app", or whatever the text is. Anyway, you can change it in the file's property dialog, but you cannot remove it. I want to remove it so that it will prompt to "browse the internet for appropriate viewer" or whatever the text is.

2) How do I modify the "Open with..." or "Send to..." option on the context menu to always include Notepad.exe?

Thanks,
David

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Thread solved two common XP problems: ’s use of Folder Options fixed the file-type default and ’s SendTo idea gave a quick Notepad shortcut. The notes below add safe, practical follow-ups for the cases where the UI doesn’t clear an “Always use…” default or a policy prevents changes.

Windows stores per-user overrides under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\<.ext> (and programs/ProgIDs under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT). Removing the per-user extension key — or its OpenWithList / UserChoice subkey — clears the override so Explorer will rebuild defaults and the system will prompt again. Back up the registry first, then log off or restart Explorer after making the change. (learn.microsoft.com)

A safe .reg example (edit the extension and test on a single machine first):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.xyz]

If editing the registry is uncomfortable, use a small GUI (FileTypesMan) to view and remove per-extension actions/UserChoice entries. For global defaults the command-line tools assoc and ftype set file-type/command mappings, but per-user FileExts entries take precedence, so clear those first if changes don’t stick. If the Open With dialog or the “always use” checkbox is missing, check for the NoFileAssociate policy (policies\Explorer) which can block changes. (nirsoft.net)

After edits, restart Explorer or reboot. If the entry reappears, check for permissions/roaming-profile behavior or an application that re-registers itself; in those cases a GUI tool or temporarily disabling the offending app/installer is the safer route.

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Member Avatar for mjdodd

I thiink you wil have to alter the registry but I cannot remember exactly which entry. It is one that deals with the file associations but googling registry file associations or something like that will hellp.
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open "My computer", go to "Tools" menu, "Folder options", "File types" tab, there is a list of all extentions, select the one you want to change, the select it and select "change" chose your program, If you don't have one, a the botom there is a place to select search the web for program.

The "Open with.." is done automaticly by Windows, If you use it once on a file I would always be open for selection, remember to deselect the "alway open with" check box if don't want to change it permanantly.

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2) How do I modify the "Open with..." or "Send to..." option on the context menu to always include Notepad.exe?

Thanks,
David

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found this with google and it worked for me !

openwith=


send to:
Click Start /run and type,- shell:sendto - (press Enter)
From the File menu, click New, and then click Shortcut.
Follow the instructions in the Create Shortcut Wizard and create a shortcut to C:\Windows\Notepad.exe

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open "My computer", go to "Tools" menu, "Folder options", "File types" tab, there is a list of all extentions, select the one you want to change, the select it and select "change" chose your program, If you don't have one, a the botom there is a place to select search the web for program.

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send to:
Click Start /run and type,- shell:sendto - (press Enter)
From the File menu, click New, and then click Shortcut.
Follow the instructions in the Create Shortcut Wizard and create a shortcut to C:\Windows\Notepad.exe

SOLVED ITEM 2--BRAVO--THANKS!

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SOLVED ITEM 1--BRAVO--THANKS!

SOLVED ITEM 2--BRAVO--THANKS!

your welcome

.i just used www.google.com to find the answers ,didn't know them until I did! -)

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.i just used www.google.com to find the answers ,didn't know them until I did! -)

LOL--smarty. I tried a quick search and didn't find it, then realized, "Hey, I bet somebody on this website knows." Anyway, I appreciate your time--thanks!

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LOL--smarty. I tried a quick search and didn't find it, then realized, "Hey, I bet somebody on this website knows." Anyway, I appreciate your time--thanks!

what ever works ,right ,just glad we got what you were looking for !

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