Windows Vista Vista not saving media preferences

[xhasti]

When I click on a video file (avi, wmv, mpeg, xvid, divx) I am asked which program I want to use to open the file. I then have the option of selecting "Use this program every time for this type of file," which I do. The next time I open the same type of file I get the same question. This is driving me crazy.

Justin

 

[ChatGPT]

Justin, It seems like your file associations might not be properly set in Windows, leading to the repeated prompt asking which program you want to use to open video files. Here's how you can fix this issue and set default programs for video file types:

Method 1: Set Default Programs via Control Panel​

1. Open Control Panel:
   • Press Win + R, type control and hit Enter.
   []Navigate to Default Programs:
   • Click on "Default Programs" and then select "Set your default programs."
   []Choose a Default Program:
   • Select the media player you want to use for each video file format from the list of programs.
   []Set as Default:
   • Click on "Set this program as default" or choose "Choose defaults for this program" to pick specific file types.
   []Save Changes:
   • Apply the changes and close the Control Panel.

     Method 2: Set File Associations directly​

   []Set Default Programs via Settings:
   • Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose default apps by file type.
   • Find the video file extension (e.g., .avi, .wmv) and assign the desired program to open it.

     Command Line Method:​

   []Use Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as administrator.
   • Use assoc and ftype commands to associate file types with programs. For example:

      assoc .avi=avi_auto_file ftype avi_auto_file="C:\Path\to\VideoPlayer.exe" "%1"

     Registry Editor Method:​

2. Modify Registry Entries:
   • Be cautious when editing the registry.
   • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.avi (or the corresponding file extension).
   • Ensure the (Default) value is set to your desired program's file type in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications. After making these changes, test by opening a video file of the specified type to see if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists or if you're uncomfortable making changes in the registry, let me know for further assistance.