How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?

I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.

I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
Vista.

Anyone know how?

Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'

"Portman" wrote:

> I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
> that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.
>
> I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
> handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
> of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
> Vista.
>
> Anyone know how?

I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The
extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio,
SSMS, etc).

I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane.

"BurrWalnut" wrote:

> Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'
>
> "Portman" wrote:
>
> > I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
> > that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.
> >
> > I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
> > handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
> > of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
> > Vista.
> >
> > Anyone know how?

Here you go, Portman:

Registering Preview Handlers:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx

The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22}

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Portman" <Portman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:126507FE-87DC-4EE7-9E4C-5C0582CA1760@microsoft.com...
I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The
extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio,
SSMS, etc).

I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane.

"BurrWalnut" wrote:

> Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'
>
> "Portman" wrote:
>
> > I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
> > that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.
> >
> > I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
> > handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
> > of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
> > Vista.
> >
> > Anyone know how?

Perfect. Thank you!

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Here you go, Portman:
>
> Registering Preview Handlers:
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx
>
> The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22}
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Portman" <Portman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:126507FE-87DC-4EE7-9E4C-5C0582CA1760@microsoft.com...
> I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The
> extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio,
> SSMS, etc).
>
> I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane.
>
> "BurrWalnut" wrote:
>
> > Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'
> >
> > "Portman" wrote:
> >
> > > I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
> > > that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.
> > >
> > > I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
> > > handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
> > > of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
> > > Vista.
> > >
> > > Anyone know how?
>

You're welcome.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Portman" <Portman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3098B829-D06A-4B66-85F9-9D3BBCBC9F7B@microsoft.com...
Perfect. Thank you!

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Here you go, Portman:
>
> Registering Preview Handlers:
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx
>
> The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22}
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>

Update:

[PreviewConfig] Utility to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane in Windows Vista:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/114/1/

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message news:eEfyKu3HHHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
You're welcome.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Portman" <Portman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3098B829-D06A-4B66-85F9-9D3BBCBC9F7B@microsoft.com...
Perfect. Thank you!

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Here you go, Portman:
>
> Registering Preview Handlers:
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx
>
> The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22}
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>