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

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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?

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I've realized that this is probably not the proper forum for this question so feel free to ignore!
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

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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Anonymous

2017-10-15T07:03:47+00:00

I am trying to associate jpeg files with Photoshop CC 2017 but it doesn't appear on the list. It is there for jpg files, however. There is no @other Program' option and no 'Browse' facility. I am using (or attempting to use!) Windows 10.

[I just submitted this but the page froze before I could check the 'Notify me' option!]
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