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08-16-2007
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| Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Re: File Extension  Quote: Originally Posted by Apito  I want to delete a file extension association w/a program. In XP one had the option to delete it, in Vista does not give you a choice and I cannot do it. Any tricks or way to delete the extension? You can change the program that is associated to a file extension by going into Default Programs or use Open With. You can see how to do it here: Default Programs Shawn |
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08-16-2007
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| Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Re: File Extension Quote: Originally Posted by Apito Shawn, thanks I am aware of this What I want to do is delete a file association to solve a problem I have w/a file in XP was easy, Vista sucks If you just want to delete the extension, then open "regedit" and go to the key "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT" and open it, scroll down to the file extension and right click on it, and click Delete. That will get rid of it for you. Shawn |
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08-16-2007
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| | File Extension I want to delete a file extension association w/a program. In XP one had the option to delete it, in Vista does not give you a choice and I cannot do it. Any tricks or way to delete the extension? |
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08-16-2007
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| | Re: File Extension Shawn, thanks I am aware of this What I want to do is delete a file association to solve a problem I have w/a file in XP was easy, Vista sucks "brink" <brink.2vf3lc@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:brink.2vf3lc@no-mx.forums.net... > > Apito;422422 Wrote: >> I want to delete a file extension association w/a program. >> In XP one had the option to delete it, in Vista does not give you a >> choice >> and I cannot do it. >> Any tricks or way to delete the extension? > > Hi Apito, > > You can change the program that is associated to a file extension by > going into Default Programs or use Open With. You can see how to do it > here: > > Default Programs > > Shawn > > > -- > brink > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.* > _http://www.Vistax64.com (\"http://www.Vistax64.com\")_ > *Please post feedback to help others.* |
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