.REG files won't install

[Guest]

When I click on a .reg file, e.g., xp_shellstate.reg, it doesn't install.
Instead, it opens in Notepad. What is the problem?

I've checked what this .reg file does and the Registry is not changed by it.

Thank you.

John Wirt

 

[Guest]

Perhaps, the problem is that an association is missing. But what is it?
..reg = REGEDIT /%n

 

[Dave Patrick]

The default action has been changed to 'Edit' You can right-click and choose
'Merge'

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[Guest]

Thank you. I saw that but was afraid to try it.

I also found this 2005 post on this newsgroup:

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I know this is not a big problem as such, but when I double click a reg
file it will not import, the file opens in notepad. I have tried right
clicking the file but the same thing happens.
Does anyone know why this is happening and how I could sort it out.

Go to Folder Options in the control panel and select the File Types tab.
Find "REG" extension and highlight, click the Change button and select the
Registry Editor or browse to select "%windir%/regedit.exe".
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William
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The default action has been changed to 'Edit' You can right-click and choose
'Merge'

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

When I click on a .reg file, e.g., xp_shellstate.reg, it doesn't install.
Instead, it opens in Notepad. What is the problem?

I've checked what this .reg file does and the Registry is not changed by
it.

Thank you.

John Wirt

 

[Dave Patrick]

C:\>assoc .reg
should return with
..reg=regfile

If not
assoc .reg=regfile
to restore the default file type association.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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[Dave Patrick]

You're welcome. Yes, always be cautious with REG files. Be sure you fully
understand the contents before merging.

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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