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The notepad issue tag covers problems where Windows incorrectly opens media or other file types in Notepad instead of the appropriate program. Common scenarios include .wax files opening in Notepad instead of streaming in Windows Media Player, and image files like .jpg opening in Notepad when accessed from archives. These issues often stem from corrupted file associations, sometimes triggered by software installations such as AVG 2011. Users may encounter the 'This file does not have a program associated with it' error when trying to set default programs. Troubleshooting typically involves restoring file associations or using the Default Programs control panel.
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    Windows 7 .WAX files do not open .WMA's Windows Media Player...Windows 7

    hello... have been setting up all the *.wma files on my music web site to stream as directed by *.wax files. everything was fine in XP Pro...but now I've gone over to Windows 7; & noticed that when I click on one of the *.wma's at my site...it doesn't stream...Windows 7 instead asks me if I...
    • doxology
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    • file association file format google music media player notepad issue streaming streaming issues wax files windows 7 wma files
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Choose default program

    When I go under Open With and select Choose default Program I get this message: "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel. " Now it...
    • donot
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    • antivirus default programs file association file types jpeg issues notepad issue open with software installation system restore windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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