File-type recognition

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Is there any way to set a file type to open with a specific program besides
right clicking it -> open with... and then setting "always open with this
program"? Recently my computer has been viewing all mp3 files as unrecognized
and whenever I open my mp3 folder to view the files the whole thing lags up.
 
You can also use assoc and ftype commands from the command line.

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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| Is there any way to set a file type to open with a specific program
besides
| right clicking it -> open with... and then setting "always open with this
| program"? Recently my computer has been viewing all mp3 files as
unrecognized
| and whenever I open my mp3 folder to view the files the whole thing lags
up.
 
to save you time, reinstall your favorite program like maybe RealPlayer
and associate your mp3 files with this program. good luck
 
Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types

Or Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: assoc

Copy the line for the association you wish to restore. A Command Prompt
window will open. Right click in this Window and select Paste. Then press
Enter.

ASSOC [.ext[=[fileType]]]

..ext = Specifies the file extension to associate the file type with
fileType = Specifies the file type to associate with the file extension

Type ASSOC without parameters to display the current file associations. If
ASSOC is invoked with just a file extension, it displays the current file
association for that file extension. Specify nothing for the file type and
the command will delete the association for the file extension.

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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