file association

I have a really big big problem on my pc. Firstly it began when i was trying to restore my ipod touch and with iTunes it didn't work, so i've looked for other software to restore and i found one. But i had to install something called " libusb" but i have a 64 bit and it's only for 32; so i found...

Hi I just bought a laptop with windows 7. it has two versions of IE: 32 and 64 bit what i did was this: on the start menu i could see the two original internet explorer icons, so i took the 64 bit icon and dragged it to the desktop to create a shortcut and the icon disappeared from the start...

This just started happening yesterday and quite honestly I'm at a loss as to why this is happening. I've scoured the net and this forum looking for a solution first but came up with nothing. To give you a better idea if I don't portray this clearly enough I've included screenshots. I'm not...

Copied 32-bit version of cardfile.exe to my W7 PC and voila, it runs like a champ. Problem is I can't associate my Cardfile data files with the executable using the "Open With" function. Here are the details: 1. Copied 32-bit executable into a directory named "Cardfile" within "Program...

I made a stupid mistake and changed the default program that runs .txt files to cmd. Now when I right click .txt files and try and change the default program back to notepad the "Opens With" option is not there anymore. I also tried going into Control panel/Programs/Make a file type always open...

In XP, when I double-clicked on a file (.jpg, .wmv, etc.), it would open the applicable program on top of the explorer window that given file was in. Now, in Win7 (x64), when I double-click one of those files, the app. (Windows Photo Viewer, WMP, etc.) is opening behind the explorer window. Is...

Hi guys, i am new to windows 7, just upgraded to windows 7 pro ... i have encounter a problem where when i right click "My Computer" and click on "Manage" ... an error regarding file associate popped up ... but i am able to open through Control Panel ... (this problem did not occur few days...

Hello, i Have been using Windows 7 since it has come out and on the whole I am pleased save for a problem that has come up recently. I routinely download large files that are rar'd with Winrar. This is an application that reduces files like winzip. Well I have dealt with hundreds of these over...

Somehow my brother managed to set shortcuts (all .lnk files) to open with notepad, thus losing their function as shortcut buttons, just opening notepads. I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me out on this . Thanks in advance, Claustrophobia

Hello there, Maybe someone out there can help me. I recently upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. It was a clean install, and it went smoothly. One of my most often used programs, however, is only showing a generic icon. I've tried reinstalling the program and confirming and resetting the...

Link Removed due to 404 Error As you can see in that screen shot, my mp3 icons are acting weird. I couldn't recall anything that i have done with my PC to cause that problem. A night before it was fixed, i.e. the icons are still in their proper icons (as I've set in the preferences section of...

Winamp association fix Windows 7 First download Winamp from Winamp Media Player - MP3, Video, and Music Player - Winamp Then install Winamp with Winamp agent. Then in filetypes uncheck Enable Winamp agent You just have to remember to install Winamp agent while you install Winamp

[Solved] HELP, .exe file association is locked to Notepad Hello everyone, I am a computer fool who has just jumped on the Win7 bandwagon because i was tired of XP clogging my machine up ( not to mention infested with bugs). I had wanted to run a .exe/.exc file and somehow, windows determined...

Hi all new to forums. I wonder if anybody can help with this issue? My "open folder with" function has vanished ! the option is no longer there,for example right click on say a photo then i should have the option open with etc : But the open with option is not there googled everywhere all i...

Hi there, Firstly, I'd like to apologize, I'm Spanish so translate Windows board messages to English is sometimes quite difficult. I was trying to create a new partition for installing XP, so I entered to Computer Management in Computer (from desktop icon) -> Manage from the only user account...

When I get a link to open a pdf in Windows 7, I get a page of pics from recently opened websites instead. This has happened dozens of times. It doesn't always happen. Sometimes I can open a pdf. I haven't been able to discern what makes the difference but it may be mostly when I get a pdf in...

I have just gotten a digital frame that will play videos, but it only supports MP3 and MP4 movies. The windows live movie maker saves files in WLMP and I have not been able to change that. Is there a way to change the file association of these movies so I can transfer it to my digital picture...

Is there a way to get the 32bit version of Photoshop CS4 to load rather then the 64bit when you right click on an image file and select "Open with..Adobe Photoshop CS4"? I keep getting an application error with the 64bit version. I've tried to force it by "Open with..Choose default program"...

Heeh forum, i have a problem, i cant open all my exe files, becouse when i was trying to open one last, i kind of changed the standart open program for exe, to my Power iso, so all my exe files on my pc, where change in some way to power iso files. i now have this problem that i cant change it...

OS = Windows 7 Home 64 bit When I try to open an email in Windows Explorer it opens with "Word Pad." not in "Windows Live Mail" mode I know how to change how a file opens and wish to open an ".eml" file so that it looks just like when I read a email in windows live mail. I don't know the and...