Box "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" is grayed out out__cant change file association for any type of file
I'm not allowed to change any combination of files for any type of file... If I try to associate a file type with a program that I can't the box is grayed out to always open the file with this program, for example, if I try to open .py (programming in python language file) with python from another program whenever I have to right click and open with python, but if I want to choose the "always use". the selected program to open this type of file"is grayed on I can not change it... pls help
Hi VikkHckrz,
1. you remember to make changes to the computer recently?
Method 1:
You can consult the following KB article and run the fix it tool available and check if you can assign file association.
When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505
Also check out the link:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
After running the fixit so check the option is grayed out or not.
Method 2:
If you're still having problems, then you can try to change the settings in the registry only if it is present on your computer and check if it helps.
a. Click Start, type regedit in the search box and press ENTER.
b. navigate to the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
(c) in the right side of the screen, double click on "NoFileAssociate".
d. change the value of "NoFileAssociate" from 1 to 0.
e. exit the registry editor and restart the computer and check.
Important: The above mentioned steps show you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.
For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, follow the steps from the link below:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry
Hope this information is useful.
Jeremy K
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