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NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a script-driven installer authoring tool for Windows. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss NSIS installer development, particularly issues with file type icon and application association updates on Windows 7 64-bit. Common troubleshooting involves registry edits and the SHChangeNotify API call to refresh the shell. Problems often arise on 64-bit systems where existing registry entries may not update correctly, while 32-bit systems work fine. These discussions focus on scripting solutions for reliable icon and association changes across different Windows versions.
  1. Gregj

    Windows 7 File type icon and application associations not updating on Windows 7 64 bit

    Hello, I am working on a NSIS installer that edits the registry for a couple file types to change their icons and the application that runs them. After the registry edits are complete I use the SHChangeNotify system call to force the shell to update with the new settings. ; Tell the shell to...
    • Gregj
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    • 64-bit application association explorer file types icon cache nsis installer registry shchangenotify system call windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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