Problems with "File Association" in Windows 7 64-bit

Anonymous
2009-11-04T02:38:45+00:00

Although I am able to go through the "regular" process to associate a program with an extension it doesn't work.  After going through the browse process and selecting the program it brings me back to the "open with" window.  The program I've selected does not appear in the "open with" window and it appears that it is simply ignoring me.

I've also tried the "Default Programs" route but wind up at the same "open with" window that still ignores me.

Suggestions?

[EDIT]

  1. I've realized that this is probably not the proper forum for this question so feel free to ignore!
  2. I've also realized that this may be an issue with associating extensions with non-64-bit programs and appears to be a non-issue if trying to associate with a 64-bit program... go figure.
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Anonymous
2009-11-22T16:57:44+00:00

After playing around a lil I think I've figured it out.. [for me at least..]

The program that you're pointing to isn't registered correctly.

In regedit: Navigate to Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applicationsand find your .exe name.

Navigate under its name to shell>open>command. In the Default change its location to the actual location of the executable, hit okay and then try and reassociate the file type as you normally would.

Let me know if that doesn't seem to work.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-10-06T14:51:07+00:00

    I am trying to use a portable app so it is not in the registry and I don't want it there. Another instance of big brother MS taking care of us. I hate to tell them but I already have a mother. I don't need them playing that role.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-10-06T14:47:14+00:00

    Dude this does work as it was stated in original question. This worked under XP now you guys screwed it up! I am trying to associate various files with my favorite program editor. 

    Fix this bug. I want to use this program why would you stop me for doing that? I hate programmers that think they have to protect us. Let me fly the wings off this plane it I want to.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-09-25T06:20:41+00:00

    Just applied the same steps to my Fireworks CS5, installed the upgrade but the registry still pointed at the old CS3 path, updated the registry and all is as it should be

    Just want you to know it still works!

    Thanks for the easy to follow instructions.

       >don<

     

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-09-24T22:29:50+00:00

    What do you mean **"****shell>open>command"**and also **"**In the Default change its location to the actual location of the executable, hit okay and then try and reassociate the file type as you normally would."

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