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The default editor tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about setting and changing the default program for opening specific file types, particularly through registry edits. Users seek methods to assign a preferred text editor as the default for .txt files and the txtfile type, focusing on double-click behavior rather than the context menu. Topics include creating .reg files to modify file associations in Windows 7 and later versions. The tag is relevant for users who prefer registry-based configuration over GUI tools for customizing default applications.
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    Windows 7 Search *.reg file to change file association for *.txt extension and/or txtfile type?

    Yes, I could change the file association via Win GUI or use some third party tools. However I prefer to do this directly in Registry by a *.reg file (in Win 7 64bit). How can I set my editor "D:\tools\editor\myeditor22.exe" as default editor when double clicking on a file with *.txt extension...
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    • context menu default editor double click file association file types reg file registry text editor tools windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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