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The reassignment tag on WindowsForum.com covers user questions about changing default system assignments in Windows, including keyboard shortcuts and file extension associations. Discussions focus on overriding system shortcuts that conflict with application-specific ones, particularly in Windows 8, and on reassigning file extensions to new applications when the previous program is no longer available. Users seek methods to delete or modify these assignments, often encountering challenges with persistent settings or missing applications. The tag reflects common troubleshooting scenarios involving customization of Windows behavior to suit individual workflows.
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    Windows 8 Deleting keyboard shortcuts

    Dear all, Like many, I use keyboard shortcuts extensively. Some are application specific, some are system shortcuts. I am finding that Windows 8 shortcuts are overriding shortcuts I use in some applications, and I would like to be able to delete or reassign the system shortcut so I can use it...
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    Windows 7 How to really, really re-assign file extensions to new application?

    At first an important request: Please read my problem carefully. The solution is not as easy at it seems to be at the first glance! Since WinXP I have a problem when I want to re-assign a file extension to another application (=the program which should be used when double clicking on a certain...
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    • application error default programs extension issues file association file explorer file extensions file management file types foobar open with portable apps reassignment registry software management system settings tech support troubleshooting user request vlc windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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