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The 'recommended programs' tag on WindowsForum.com covers user issues with the Windows 'Open with' dialog, specifically the Recommended Programs section. Discussions include problems adding custom applications to the list, such as a compiled C++ program not appearing as a recommended program for a custom file type. Another common issue is unwanted programs appearing in the Recommended Programs list, like an .exe file mistakenly selected as the default for a file type, with users seeking ways to remove such entries. These threads focus on file association and default program management in Windows, reflecting troubleshooting scenarios where the Recommended Programs list behaves unexpectedly.
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Windows 7 'Open with' Dialogue Box
I can't figure out how to add my own app to the 'Open with' dialogue box (below). I want to open files with an .spv file type with an app. I compiled with Visual C++. In other words I want my app to open when I double-click on any file ending in .spv. It works fine from the command line...- MikeRox
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- admin rights application command line configuration dialog box file association file types open with programs recommended programs settings software development spv files support troubleshooting usage issues user interface visual c++ windows
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Problem with OPEN WITH>>>CHOOSE DEFAULT PRGRAM feature of Windows 7
Hello, The problem I am having occured after I installed a trial version of Office 365. I found that the file association for xls files was still Libre Office. I went to "Open with>>>Choose default program" and made the mistake of going into the C: drive and selecting an .exe called OSPREARM...- David Geary
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- default programs file association libreoffice microsoft 365 open with osprearm program issues recommended programs troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Help and Support