Need help changing file type association. Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion () I've got Adobe Acrobat 6 CE installed along with Acrobat Reader 6.0.3. My ..pdf file association action says "Open with Acrobat CE" and when I look at...

You do not need to use the Registry to correct poor file type associations. Use Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types instead. The problem is probably occurring because you are using Open With for complex associations like Word instead of File Types. It...

is double-clicked. The file types are represented by their file name extension. Value Meaning 0 Users can add, delete, and change file type associations. 1 Users cannot add, delete, or change file type associations....

inadvertantly changed the file type of a proprietary program to an exe within the program folder. Now I cannot read the files on one computer. I deleted the folder and copied it form another computer. That didn't work. I then looked for the file type...

use for your OWN digital photos? That is probably the one that should be associated with all popular image file types. You need to get an XP manual (try the library if you don't want to buy one), and find out how to display and change the file association....

the "Target" into a message and post it here. > "C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\bin\Support.exe" this is what is in the desktop shortcut...hence the reason I did not know how to change it. -- Rex's Mom Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell...

or- reinstall the program and let it rebuild the file associations it needs. If it shows up when you doubleclick on a shortcut (LNK file) or an EXE file, the info for these file types needs to be repaired in the registry. MVP Doug Knox has automated...

Chris, For the last part, the answer is: "only actions of HKCU'TIFImage.Document" More here: Changes in File Types and File Association Features in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003: -- Ramesh, Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User "cquirke...

change a file association via changing a registry key directly. I know how to do it programmatically. What I need to know is what registry keys need to be changed. Specifiically I need to associate the file extension jsp with Internet explorer. Thanks...

that have admin attribute. But I have an account with guest attribute. That user cannot change the file type association, at least not via Control Panel / Folder Options. How can I change the file type app for the guest account? I have MSWin XP...