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
    2013-10-08T13:40:44+00:00

    Excellent!  After trying all other listed solutions, I stumbled across this and it work.  Pesky Office 11 instead of 14 in the registry was the issue.  Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-19T12:05:23+00:00

    This do not work for me. After select Keep or any other option it stay at "Not selected". In registry everything is ok, I mean filepath is absolutely correct...

    But there is Windows 8 OS... 

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-09-19T08:58:40+00:00

    Thanks Xandragnis for the Regedit solution-

    My (Windows-7 64bit) reg file was pointing to- C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office\Winword.exe

    and it should have been-  C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\Winword.exe

    Note the folder  "Office" was wrong.  All 'doc' and 'docx' associations now work.

    I may have corrupted the correct install link by installing "Word Converter".  (If that is a clue for other people with similar problems)

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-21T22:55:49+00:00

    Had the exact same problem.  Your solution worked and saved my day!

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