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Does XP have a list of allowable file extensions? Is there a way to add do the list?:-O

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just rightclick the file and choose "open with"

play around with that interface, everything is in there

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This web page lists all file extensions in use and their purposes.

http://filext.com/


The safest extension for generic data is the .dat extension.

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Thanks for the info

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Does XP have a list of allowable file extensions? Is there a way to add do the list?
A] yes, and it's in explorer: tools, folder options, file types. Quite a list there, and its length depends upon your loaded applications [they add to it automatically any file types they may wish to use]
B] yes. See the New button? best to stick to standard types of extensions though. See midi's web.

There is quite a bit you can do with that window -eg you can use it to add items to the Rclick context menu, set certain file types to open an app of your choice.... it takes you to dima's window also...

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