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Discussions tagged with batch assignment on WindowsForum.com focus on efficiently assigning multiple file extensions to a single program at once, rather than one by one. Users seek methods to replace or set new default associations for groups of extensions, such as assigning a video player to handle .avi, .mpg, .mkv, and others simultaneously. Topics include scenarios where a program's own settings dialog lacks this bulk assignment feature, prompting users to explore alternative approaches like scripts or registry edits. The tag covers practical troubleshooting for managing file associations in Windows, helping users streamline their workflow when dealing with many extensions.
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Windows 7 How to assign a new program to mulitple (!) extension at once?
Ok there are many guides on how to assign ONE certain extension (e.g. .aaa) to one program myprog.exe so that a double click on a file myfile.aaa will automatically start the program and load the file. But what I need is a similar but different way of assignment. I want completely replace...- pstein
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- batch assignment command line extensions file association file types gui utility myplayer program assignment video playback windows settings
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