Unable to register file types

[Guest]

I am unable to register file types on our Win2K Server. Selecting an unregistered file prompts me with a list of programs to choose from, but the "always use this program..." box is grayed out. If I attempt to add the file type manually using the folder options, all the buttons are greyed out. This topic doesn't seem to appear in the Knowledge Base. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Dave Patrick]

What file extension and application?

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| I am unable to register file types on our Win2K Server. Selecting an
unregistered file prompts me with a list of programs to choose from, but the
"always use this program..." box is grayed out. If I attempt to add the
file type manually using the folder options, all the buttons are greyed out.
This topic doesn't seem to appear in the Knowledge Base. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.

 

[Scubadiver]

It wouldn't matter, but in this case I am trying to register .JPG with the
Explorer to get the thumbnail displays to work. I can always choose the
Explorer one time, but I can't make the registration permanent.

 

[George Hester]

So when you go to Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder options... | File Types | and navigate to jpg Extension you do not find that extension type?

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George Hester
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It wouldn't matter, but in this case I am trying to register .JPG with the
Explorer to get the thumbnail displays to work. I can always choose the
Explorer one time, but I can't make the registration permanent.

What file extension and application?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
| I am unable to register file types on our Win2K Server. Selecting an
unregistered file prompts me with a list of programs to choose from, but the
"always use this program..." box is grayed out. If I attempt to add the
file type manually using the folder options, all the buttons are greyed out.
This topic doesn't seem to appear in the Knowledge Base. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.

 

[Scubadiver]

Nope. No JPG. Can't add it either. The "New" button is grayed out.

So when you go to Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder options... | File Types
| and navigate to jpg Extension you do not find that extension type?

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George Hester
__________________________________

It wouldn't matter, but in this case I am trying to register .JPG with the
Explorer to get the thumbnail displays to work. I can always choose the
Explorer one time, but I can't make the registration permanent.

What file extension and application?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
| I am unable to register file types on our Win2K Server. Selecting an
unregistered file prompts me with a list of programs to choose from, but the
"always use this program..." box is grayed out. If I attempt to add the
file type manually using the folder options, all the buttons are greyed out.
This topic doesn't seem to appear in the Knowledge Base. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.

 

[George Hester]

That sounds like a Group Policy issue. Or:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;257592

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George Hester
__________________________________

Nope. No JPG. Can't add it either. The "New" button is grayed out.

So when you go to Windows Explorer | Tools | Folder options... | File Types
| and navigate to jpg Extension you do not find that extension type?

--
George Hester
__________________________________

It wouldn't matter, but in this case I am trying to register .JPG with the
Explorer to get the thumbnail displays to work. I can always choose the
Explorer one time, but I can't make the registration permanent.

What file extension and application?

--
Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


:
| I am unable to register file types on our Win2K Server. Selecting an
unregistered file prompts me with a list of programs to choose from, but the
"always use this program..." box is grayed out. If I attempt to add the
file type manually using the folder options, all the buttons are greyed out.
This topic doesn't seem to appear in the Knowledge Base. Any suggestions
would be appreciated.