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Discussions about Windows not remembering file association preferences, specifically the 'Open with' dialog checkbox to always use a chosen program. Users report that even after checking the box to always open a file type with a specific application, Windows 7 and later versions may fail to remember the preference, causing the dialog to reappear. Troubleshooting steps include checking default programs settings, clearing the registry, or using command-line tools to reset file associations.
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Windows 7 "Open with" program NOT remembered although checkbox ticked?
When I double click in WinExplorer on an *.mp4 video file a popup appears asking me if I want to play the video with a certain program (here with well known VLC video player). As you can see in the attached snapshot I checked the checkbox to ALWAYS use VLC for opening the video. BUT: When I...- pstein
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- checkbox configuration default programs dialog box file association file types help request media player mp4 open with remember preferences software issues system behavior troubleshooting user experience user settings video playback vlc windows 7 winexplorer
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support