Make file extension open with proper program

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troverman 5 Junior Poster in Training

13 Years Ago

Hi

I have a user that has somehow set all his Map Point 2010 saved files to open with Internet Explorer. When I go to "Open With..." and browse to Map Point 2010, after clicking OK it immediately defaults back to Internet Explorer. I can change the extension to open with Paint, or something else already in the "Open With" list, but not by browsing to the MapPoint.exe file. Internet Explorer is listed as the only recommended program to open this type of file in the list.

How can I fix?

Thanks

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caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions

13 Years Ago

hi, the tip/info here should help with your problem .
http://cybernetnews.com/cybernotes-addremove-programs-in-the-open-with-menu/

also when you browse to program do you check box to always use this program to open this file type

Edited 13 Years Ago by caperjack because: n/a

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troverman 5 Junior Poster in Training · Answer 1 · 2011-05-16T18:01:01+00:00

Thanks caper...sounds like the registry tweak might work...user has flown back home so i won't be able to fix for some time but i've bookmarked your link.