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
    2017-04-28T09:52:37+00:00

    Hello Dave,

    We'd like to verify, were there any changes made on your PC prior to the issue? Have you tried the suggestions provided on this thread? You're replying to an old thread, however, most of the solutions here worked for other Community members. Kindly give us an update about the steps you've made so far, so we can better assist you.

    We're looking forward to your response.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-04-28T01:34:17+00:00

    The Problem is I can NOT save the result Click **Associate a file type or protocol with a program**, everytime it appears the old results.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-19T07:50:43+00:00

    Thank You -- worked perfectly!

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-12-30T21:32:57+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.

    I have the same problem but when I look in the registry in the list of applications I don't see the one I need (Family Tree Maker 2014.1).  I see the file type in that same list  (.ftm) but not the name of the program.   When I click on the .ftm file type line, I see 

    (Default)           REG_SZ         ftm_auto_file

    I've re-installed the program and that didn't correct it.  I also set up another user account and it works correctly there but this is my administrator account where it' not working.

    Melvaduke

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