Vista - File Association Doesn't Work

freshsqueze · 06-16-2009

When I try to associate a file type with an application (either through Right Click> Open With or Control Panel> Default Programs> Set Associations) it does not work if the program isn't already listed prior to hitting "Browse" or "Change Program." I can navigate to the executable, and when I choose that program, it doesn't load in the Open With window.

I simply want my Sketchup file to open in Sketchup when I click on it. Please advise!

**Brink** · 06-16-2009

Hello Freshsqueze,

Reinstalling Sketchup to do a repair install on it may be able to set it as the default program to open the Sketchup file afterwards. You might also check to see if you can open the file from within Sketchup as well.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Quote: Originally Posted by freshsqueze

When I try to associate a file type with an application (either through Right Click> Open With or Control Panel> Default Programs> Set Associations) it does not work if the program isn't already listed prior to hitting "Browse" or "Change Program." I can navigate to the executable, and when I choose that program, it doesn't load in the Open With window.

I simply want my Sketchup file to open in Sketchup when I click on it. Please advise!

06-16-2009	#1 (permalink)
freshsqueze Vista 32 1 posts	File Association Doesn't Work When I try to associate a file type with an application (either through Right Click> Open With or Control Panel> Default Programs> Set Associations) it does not work if the program isn't already listed prior to hitting "Browse" or "Change Program." I can navigate to the executable, and when I choose that program, it doesn't load in the Open With window. I simply want my Sketchup file to open in Sketchup when I click on it. Please advise!
My System Specs

06-16-2009	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,946 posts	Re: File Association Doesn't Work Hello Freshsqueze, Reinstalling Sketchup to do a repair install on it may be able to set it as the default program to open the Sketchup file afterwards. You might also check to see if you can open the file from within Sketchup as well. Hope this helps, Shawn Quote: Originally Posted by freshsqueze When I try to associate a file type with an application (either through Right Click> Open With or Control Panel> Default Programs> Set Associations) it does not work if the program isn't already listed prior to hitting "Browse" or "Change Program." I can navigate to the executable, and when I choose that program, it doesn't load in the Open With window. I simply want my Sketchup file to open in Sketchup when I click on it. Please advise!
My System Specs

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