WTD: Reg file for file associations

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ms

dadiOH said:
Only if something was added after monitoring (or if areas were not
selected for monitoring or if some of the monitored areas were not
selected for deletion in TUN "options"). Same is true with the
directory of the program to be uninstalled.

Since many programs make additional registry entries and/or create files
when they are first run, programs should be run and options set up
immediately after installing while TUN is still monitoring changes. Of
course, even doing that, it is still possible that something will be
added later. In those instances, TUN shows one quite clearly what it
can't do so you can do it manually.

In my experience, at least 90% of the uninstalls require no user effort,
no manual cleaning. I do want to point out that - like any program - it
can only perform as well as the user lets it. The user needs to do a
bit of head work to understand what it can do, to select monitored areas
properly and to set the programs options. In my case, I monitor
everything and have all uninstall items ticked in the uninstall options.
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In the paragraph above, are you referring to TUN?

When I uninstall a program, I don't see any options in nearly all cases, rarely is
there a screen showing any selections on uninstall.

Mike Sa
 
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Dewey Edwards

Only if something was added after monitoring (or if areas were not
selected for monitoring or if some of the monitored areas were not
selected for deletion in TUN "options"). Same is true with the
directory of the program to be uninstalled.
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Yes. But to simplify the process, DON'T run other programs which
"add" during the monitoring.
Since many programs make additional registry entries and/or create files
when they are first run, programs should be run and options set up
immediately after installing while TUN is still monitoring changes. Of
course, even doing that, it is still possible that something will be
added later. In those instances, TUN shows one quite clearly what it
can't do so you can do it manually.
Click to expand...

TUN can also be run one or more times after (TUN monitors changes,
it is oblivious to whether you are actually installing a program).
Uninstall in reverse order.
In my experience, at least 90% of the uninstalls require no user effort,
no manual cleaning. I do want to point out that - like any program - it
can only perform as well as the user lets it. The user needs to do a
bit of head work to understand what it can do, to select monitored areas
properly and to set the programs options. In my case, I monitor
everything and have all uninstall items ticked in the uninstall options.
Click to expand...

I can't add anything to your advice here.
 
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dadiOH

Dewey said:
TUN can also be run one or more times after (TUN monitors changes,
it is oblivious to whether you are actually installing a program).
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It can also be used to monitor *anything*. Including browsing. Useful
since more and more web pages want to load you up with a nasty.

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Bjorn Simonsen

I will have to repair my file associations, not just change them. Is there any
handy info on that in addition to the above?
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simpel solution, re-install the app(s) in question
(doc -> reinstall WinWord...and so on),

or (from Googling):

Windows 98 File Associations
"These files are REG files (in ZIP format). They will restore the
default values for File Type associations"
<http://www.dougknox.com/utility/98fileassoc/98_file_assoc.htm>

File Associations Are All Messed Up?
"SUMMARY: TweakUI can replace Windows 98 file associations with their
default software."
<http://malektips.com/98tww0019.html>

Understanding MS Windows File Associations
By Brien M. Posey, MCSE for TechRepublic.com
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/win98/maintain/assoc.mspx>

FOR XP:
Windows® XP File Association Fixes
<http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm>

Easy File Associations for Windows XP
<http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm>

more....
<http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&lr=&q=file+Associations+98&btnG=Search>
<http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&lr=&q=file+Associations&btnG=Search>

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
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Bjorn Simonsen

dszady wrote in said:
That's Omega or Bjorn's territory. But since they have married they are
busy with other things.
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Karen (Omega) filed for divorce recently.. I think...not sure, haven't
seen her around ...I dunno ;)

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
 
M

ms

Bjorn said:
simpel solution, re-install the app(s) in question
(doc -> reinstall WinWord...and so on),

or (from Googling):

Windows 98 File Associations
"These files are REG files (in ZIP format). They will restore the
default values for File Type associations"
<http://www.dougknox.com/utility/98fileassoc/98_file_assoc.htm>

File Associations Are All Messed Up?
"SUMMARY: TweakUI can replace Windows 98 file associations with their
default software."
<http://malektips.com/98tww0019.html>

Understanding MS Windows File Associations
By Brien M. Posey, MCSE for TechRepublic.com
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/win98/maintain/assoc.mspx>
Click to expand...
Thanks for good data. Homework at this end.

Mike Sa
 
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Susan Bugher

M

ms

Bjorn said:
simpel solution, re-install the app(s) in question
(doc -> reinstall WinWord...and so on),

or (from Googling):

Windows 98 File Associations
"These files are REG files (in ZIP format). They will restore the
default values for File Type associations"
<http://www.dougknox.com/utility/98fileassoc/98_file_assoc.htm>

File Associations Are All Messed Up?
"SUMMARY: TweakUI can replace Windows 98 file associations with their
default software."
<http://malektips.com/98tww0019.html>

Understanding MS Windows File Associations
By Brien M. Posey, MCSE for TechRepublic.com
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/win98/maintain/assoc.mspx>

FOR XP:
Windows® XP File Association Fixes
<http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm>

Easy File Associations for Windows XP
<http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm>

more....
<http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&lr=&q=file+Associations+98&btnG=Search>
<http://www.google.com/search?num=50&hl=en&lr=&q=file+Associations&btnG=Search>

All the best,
Bjorn Simonsen
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Bjorn, those links were excellent. I found a fix that *works*. Quoting below:
------
This can be repaired tediously in Explorer's File Types dialog box, but another
way to do it is to go behind Explorer's back to the old Win 3.1 utility, File
Manager. (Yes, it's still there, but Windows makes it hide in the closet.) Access
File Manager by going to Start/Run, typing WINFILE in the Open box, and press
Enter. When File Manager appears, choose File, Associate. and fill in the box at
the top with the file extension that's giving you fits.
Browse to the desired application already listed, or browse to the application at
the hard drive location. Select OK and the new association is created.
-------
That one tip solved all the file association problems I've had for the past year.
The utilities mentioned didn't solve it, but the Winfile tip worked and it's a keeper!

Thanks again for the references.

Mike Sa
 
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ms

Susan said:
Heads up. . .

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/rhaminisys/fileasoc.html

"File Association Editor is not currently available for download."

but wait. . . ;)

http://web.archive.org/web/20031123202020/http://www.angelfire.com/biz/rhaminisys/fileasoc.html


http://www.angelfire.com/biz/rhaminisys/binaries/fileasoc.zip
318 KB

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/rhaminisys/binaries/FASrce.zip
85 KB

Susan
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Thanks, Susan. Hopefully, I will be getting the 2005 CD (Johnathan), looking
forward to it for lots of interesting programs.

Mike Sa
 

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