What You Need To Know About Windows File Associations
Windows file association remains one of the most annoying and common challenges for any desktop administrator. To handle this issue, including how to change file associations windows 7, 8, 10, we are about to take a ground up approach to understand some of the underlying file association mechanics in a way that will allow you, the administrator, to regain control over your file associations again.
Best Practices For File Associations
There are best practices to apply when working with document reports. For example, do not copy File Associations from the registry. Avoid Hard-Coding Paths into the Registry where possible and always wrap Expanding Strings in Quotation Marks. Also, do not confuse Autoplay/Autorun with File Associations, and as well the Internet Explorer MIME Database with File Associations. It is also advisable to use properly Formed and Versioned ProgIDs and avoid using short File Name Extensions. Once it is done, you can register New File Types in the IANA MIME Database and sign up with the Windows Web Service for File Associations
File Types and File Associations
As a desktop administrator, it is essential to take into account organizing file types and file associations in order. To start with, you should apply Application Registration, followed by File Types. There are many variants of organizing files like choosing a File Type Extension, defining File Type Attributes, inclusion of an application on the Open with Dialog Box, and the application from the Open with Dialog Box for Unassociated File Types. You may take into account how File Associations work. In this regard, view by File Type or Kind and then register Custom Properties and Layout for Your File Type. File Type verifier is essential for file Type Handlers, program identifiers, perceived types, and associated arrays.
Changing File Associations in Windows 7, 8, 10
Next, tap or click the Change program button, located just above the scroll bar. What you see next and the next step to take depends on what Windows version you’re using. See What Version of Windows Do I Have? If you’re not sure which set of instructions to follow.
Windows 10 & 8: From the “How do you want to open this [file extension] file from now on?” window you see now, look through the programs and apps in Other options and find, and then tap or click on, the plan you’d like to open when you double-click or double-tap these types of files. Try more apps for the complete list.
Windows 7 & Vista: From the “Open with” window that popped up, look through the programs listed, and choose the one you’d like to open for this extension. The Recommended Programs are probably the most applicable, but there may be other programs listed too.
After performing those, tap or click the OK button. Windows will refresh the file associations’ list to show the new default program assigned to this file type. You can close the Set Associations window if you’re done making changes. From this point forward, when you double-click or double-tap on any file with this particular file extension, the program you chose to associate with it will automatically launch and load the specific file.