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• Cannot change default program windows 7 64 bit

  I have a user who is running windows 7 64 bit which cannot change default programs. This only happens on the computer if it is connect. So I think it has something to do with his profile.  I noticed that when I go in the Panel and click default programs on associated with a file type I can choose the new program, but it will not save.

  We just migrated to a new domain and transferred all the user profiles with the Microsoft migration tool.

  Thank you

  Akos

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  You may post the question on the TechNet forums for more help.

  Here is the link to it.

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/home?category=w7itpro

  Thank you

• Cannot change default programs as an administrator

  I opened the JPEG files for the past 6 months with a program called FSViewer, but yesterday when I did it, the file is opened with a Windows program that is basically useless. I tried to reset the default value, but the program, FSviewer will not appear in the list once I selected it, I tried also in Control Panel by using the Folder Options. Does not allow me to change it. If I log in as a guest or with another account, no problem, I can change the default program, but it only works in other accounts and not as my main account, which is also administrator of the computer. I also tried to change another account limited to the administrator of the computer, and it allows me to change the default settings of the program without problem. If I change my main account to limited, it still does not change the default program. I guess I could remove the primary account/computer Manager, and start again, but I'd rather not. I am able to download and install programs, but not able to change the default programs.

  How can I get my main account to change default programs?

  I opened the JPEG files for the past 6 months with a program called FSViewer, but yesterday when I did it, the file is opened with a Windows program that is basically useless. I tried to reset the default value, but the program, FSviewer will not appear in the list once I selected it, I tried also in Control Panel by using the Folder Options. Does not allow me to change it. If I log in as a guest or with another account, no problem, I can change the default program, but it only works in other accounts and not as my main account, which is also administrator of the computer. I also tried to change another account limited to the administrator of the computer, and it allows me to change the default settings of the program without problem. If I change my main account to limited, it still does not change the default program. I guess I could remove the primary account/computer Manager, and start again, but I'd rather not. I am able to download and install programs, but not able to change the default programs.

  How can I get my main account to change default programs?

  I used the system restore, restored for a few months back and everything is OK.

• I can't choose a default program, error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Original title: I can't choose a default program

  When I right click on a file and click on "choose program by default" I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  I use Windows7 that I've updated since Vista.
  It started a few months ago, but it really bugs me.
  Thanks for any help!

  When you run the command sfc/scannow., what the message said when it was over?

  You can set file associations use the default programs feature?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-default-programs-using-set-program-access-and-computer-defaults

  You can check in a new user account to test if you have a corrupted profile:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

• Cannot set default programs

  I use win 7 ultimate 32 bit.when I install programs (such as vlc, player.. km) in all drives other than c, I can't put that programs such as default value. Itried everything that I have could.help me...

  Hi sidharthmadathil

  This is Shakti of Dell social media and communities.

  to change or set default programs in windows 7, you can do the following:

  http://www.Dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-set-default-programs-in-Windows-7.html

  hope this is useful

  Thank you and best regards,

  _S Dell_Shakti

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• I signed on XP Pro SP3 as an administrator but you cannot change the timing of Windows Update to 03:00. All options are not enabled. How can I change the time, updates are made? __

  I signed on XP Pro SP3 as an administrator but you cannot change the timing of Windows Update to 03:00.  All options are not enabled.  How can I change the time that updates are made?

  Hi imoffshore,

   

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forums.

  We would like to get some more information from you to help solve your problem. You better, please answer the following questions.

  ·         When was the last time it worked?

  ·         Remember to make changes to the computer recently?

  ·         You have security software installed on the computer?

  ·         You get the error message?

  When you open the tab automatic updates in the control panel or My Computer property sheet, all options of configuration of the automatic updates may be grayed out. This happens due to one of the following reasons:

  1. You are not logged as administrator (or equivalent)
  2. Strategy of automatic updates is enabled
  3. Automatic updates (and Windows Update) access is blocked by group policy

  The options available for automatic updates.

  You must make some changes in the windows registry.

  Important: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell 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, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  • Click Start, run and type REGEDIT to . EXE
  • Go to this location:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-policies-Microsoft-Windows------WindowsUpdate------AU

  • In the right pane, delete the two values AUOptions and NoAutoUpdate
  • Go to this location:

  HKEY_CURRENT_USER-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion------policies------WindowsUpdate

  • In the right pane, delete the DisableWindowsUpdateAccess value

  Using the Group Policy Editor - for Windows XP Professional

  • Click Start, run and type gpedit.msc
  • Navigate to the following location:

  => Configuration of the computer
  ==> Administrative templates
  ===> Windows components
  ===> Windows Update

  • In the right pane, double-click Configure automatic updates and set it to not configured
  • Next, go to this location:

  => User configuration
  ==> Administrative templates
  ===> Windows components
  ===> Windows Update

  • In the right pane, set to remove access to all Windows Update features on not configured

  Change how Windows installs or notifies you of updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-how-Windows-installs-or-notifies-you-about-updates

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows defender error "windows cannot find «c:\program files\windows defender\msascui.exe"»

  OT: What about windows defender in windows 8.

  Currently, my mcafee has expired and I uninstalled completely and wanted to start windows Defender but it does not start. I searched in the windows pane and click it, but nothing happens, when I went to the defender of the windows program files - and click the msascui.exe file, a message that came "windows cannot find"c:\program files\windows defender\msascui.exe'.make you typed the name currently, try again." I also tried starting Windows Defender under services.msc - but there is no options to select with, I've attached a screen captures for this.

  Please help how to get my windows Defender works fine.

  Hello

  Did you use the McAfee removal tool when you uninstalled?

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/MSE-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4EF9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75

  If not, run the removal tool, then try again activation of Windows Defender.

  If it fails, run the following scans and try again to Windows Defender.

  Troubleshooting component Store / Filesystem Corruption

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/wiki/windows8_1-system/troubleshooting-component-store-system-files/8acbd614-678d-42B9-859c-56d3e6f8342a

  If it is still impossible to start Windows Defender, perform a PC Refresh.  You will not lose your files, but you will have to reinstall applications/programs that you have installed from a disc or on the internet.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-PC

• cannot change default Windows Media Player .wmv.

  Whenever I get an attachment to a .wmv file, it is always default to Nero Showtime Essentials.  I go to my default programs icon in the control panel and change to Windows Media Player.  It changes accordingly.  Next time I get another .wmv file, I have to do this all over again.  Why it can be in default Windows Media Player instead of the Nero program?  In other words, how can I make this change permanently?

  Whenever I get an attachment to a .wmv file, it is always default to Nero Showtime Essentials.  I go to my default programs icon in the control panel and change to Windows Media Player.  It changes accordingly.  Next time I get another .wmv file, I have to do this all over again.  Why it can be in default Windows Media Player instead of the Nero program?  In other words, how can I make this change permanently?

  ========================================
  The following article might be worth a visit:

  Windows Vista-
  How to associate a file Extension
  Type with a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Cannot open the .jar files after changing default programs

  Original title: my .jar files open with CMD!

  I tried to change the default program that opens towards the java.exe and even change all .jar for java files, but now each .jar I opens with CMD and run it, I right click and click Open with Java and it is very annoying. I tried right click and press choose program by default and chaning to java, but nothing seems to happen! I don't know what to some may help me!

  Hello

  -Have there been any changes made on the computer before the show?

  -Is the file type-specific question?

  I would suggest trying the following steps and check.

   

  Method 1:

  Try to replace the association command prompt.

  a. Click Start and type cmd.exe in the start search box.

  b. right-click on cmd.exe and select run as administrator.

  (c) in the command prompt, type the following commands, and press ENTER.

  To remove the associated association: assoc.jar =

  To assign/change a file association: assoc.jar = jarfile

  d. close the command prompt and check with the question.

   

  If the problem persists, then uninstall and reinstall Java and check.

   

  Method 2:

  How to uninstall Java on my Windows computer? http://www.Java.com/en/download/help/uninstall_java.XML

  How can I manually download and install Java for my Windows computer? http://Java.com/en/download/help/windows_manual_download.XML

  Let us know the results.

• Change default program settings

  Original title: default... My fault?

  I changed the default on my desk somehow and now all my programs, (no files) are opened up by my HP Media Center program. I tried to change the default from Windows, but it won't let me. Can anyone help?

  Hi Candace,

  Welcome to Microsoft Community where you can find the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description, it seems that the default settings for system program has been changed.

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article that will give you more idea about the windows default program settings.

  Changing the programs Windows uses by default: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  I suggest you to perform system restore to a point when the computer was working fine.

  System Restore: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore

  If you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• Cannot change default email app

  I can't change my e-mail program by default on my Macbook Pro.

  He keeps wanting to use a third-party email application called Postbox.

  I'm going in-app Mail / preferences / general... and click mail.app for the default program... but when I re - opens, it always shows Postbox will default.

  What can I do, short of deleting Postbox entirely?

  Banks

  In the mailbox, find the setting which configure Postbox to be the default. Change that to mail.

• Cannot change default Page Size

  HP Officejet Pro 8500 has more

  Windows XP

  All the installation instructions were followed, and the printer works well.

  However, whenever I try to print a document, the Page size in the default printing preferences window is always letter, and I change manually in A4 before continuing.

  How can I set the default Page size for this printer A4 (instead of letter)?

  Hello

  In order to define the document by default to A4, you should try the following settings.

  1. go to printer and Faxes folder
  2. right click on the printer and select Properties
  3. then click the Preferences tab.
  4. go in the paper/quality tab
  5. Select the paper tray and paper and type format you want.
  6. click apply then OK to save the settings.

  If my post has solved your problem, please mark it as accepted Solution
  +++ Say thank you by clicking on the star of congratulations in the post.
  Although I am an employee of HP, I speak for myself and not for HP.

• Outlook is not on my default programs in windows 7

  Hello
   
   
  I have Microsoft Office installed and I want to use Outlook as my default client, but whenever I try to click on a mailto link, it always raise Windows Live. When I try to select Outlook by default to the list of default programs, it is not yet on the list. Also, it is not listed in the Associations. I tried to repair my Office installation, and it still does not show upward. I checked it in Outlook to be default, but this does not do much of anything. How can I get Outlook on my list of default programs?
  I have a toshiba windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit operating system, and recently I have updated to Internet Explorer 10.
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  Concerning
   
  Lucrezia

  Hi there, have a look on: -.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/Outlook/auto-upgrade-Outlook-FAQ

  Welcome to Outlook.com! This page has more info on your upgrade

  Also FAQ - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/mail-email/frequently-asked-questions-for-outlookcom/806676a2-ec0b-4fb9-bdfe-fc23c5596738

  In regards to Windows Live Mail, you may find your answers here:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/email-communication-help#email-communication-help=Windows-7&V0H=winrttab1&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab4&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

• Cannot change network type in Windows 8

  How can I change a network or private so that file sharing is allowed? I thought that you could click on it from pop to subwindow network on the right side of the screen, but only my physical network connection is listed.

  More details:

  I have a physical Ethernet connection which is defined as a private network. Sharing files and any other communication on my LAN works fine. I also have a virtual connection through LogMeIn Hamachi which is defined as a public network. I can't find a way to change this. How to change network type in Windows 7 does not work in Windows 8.

  Once, I was able to change the type of Ethernet from the public to the private network by selecting that I wanted to turn on sharing. Although now I cannot access the menu to change that pop on the pane by clicking on the icon of simple network. I was also able to do it once with the Hamachi network, but only the physical card network seemed to save the change after a while. At a time the network Hamachi was not identified, but he has switched back to show as a public network. That's if everything goes though temporary and can be another problem together.

  I don't want to make an exception in my firewall, or make registry changes that specify all unidentified networks are established privately (two suggestions I found on the web so far).

  So it took me a while to find this also, I fixed it by searching for troubleshooting as suggested above. In troubleshooting search box (top right) type homegroup, and then select the resolution of the problems of the residential group, even if you're not using home group, part of the diagnosis allows you to change the type of network from public to private/home, I jumped the diagnostic network also step and allowed me to very easily change the type of network.

• Adobe Reader DC is on my selection of default program in Windows 8.1 riding

  I just downloaded and installed Adobe Reader DC. Unfortunately there is more up my ability to select my existing Adobe Pro 9.0 as default program to open PDF files with. Even if I selected the Pro 9.0 in the Windows 8.1 Control Panel AND the control panel (associated with a file of type w / a program) seems to acknowledge that selection, all of my PDF files open w / DC Adobe except IF I right click on each file when I want to open and select Pro 9.0 manually. Adobe Pro 9.0 does not yet appear as a selection in the dialog to set your default programs.

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  Having essentially versions Acrobat and Reader before X installed is not really possible.

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