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Key names in Windows refer to registry entries that associate file extensions with specific applications. Users may encounter issues when manually editing these keys, such as incorrectly renaming or creating new keys, which can prevent files from opening with the desired program. This tag covers troubleshooting problems related to changing file associations via registry key names, particularly in Windows 8.1. Discussions include correcting misconfigured keys, restoring default behaviors, and understanding how Windows uses key names to determine which application launches for a given file type.
  1. Cathulhu

    Windows 8 Cannot change how a file opens (What application opens it)

    First off I'm running Win8.1 Situation: Well I have a Gmod server and I'm trying to convert some of these gma files with a converter. I need to open the file with the converter to have them convert but whenever I would choose to pick the converter it would still be the same and not open it or...
    • Cathulhu
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    • application error converter default programs editing file association file conversion file types gma files gmod key names regedit restart software issues troubleshooting user help vlc windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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