Edit File Types

[Thomas]

QUESTION: How do I delete an 'Action' from an already
defined File Type

I go to Control Panel -> Folder Options -> File Types
(tab)

In the 'Registered File Types' box I select 'Folder' then
click the 'Advanced' button.

In the 'Edit File Type' dialog box is a list
of 'Actions'. I want to remove one of the actions listed
but when I select it the 'Remove' button remains greyed
and inactive.

 

[Inane Pestilence]

MAKE SURE OF THIS! I believe that you must edit the
registry(delete the action's key folder), but this may not
solve all of your problems because when I did this Windows
set its automatic action for folders to 'Find...'. Also,
as aforementioned, I may be incorrect, editing the
Registry can be fatal, to you machine, and finally I
cannot be held responsible for any damages!

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

The options can be removed from here:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell]

But, backup the registry first.

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QUESTION: How do I delete an 'Action' from an already
defined File Type

I go to Control Panel -> Folder Options -> File Types
(tab)

In the 'Registered File Types' box I select 'Folder' then
click the 'Advanced' button.

In the 'Edit File Type' dialog box is a list
of 'Actions'. I want to remove one of the actions listed
but when I select it the 'Remove' button remains greyed
and inactive.