Change file Association by default for the Edit action (but not the Open action)

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  Hi Leroy,

  I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

  The question is specific to the PDF files?

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  I also know that the inconvenience that you are experiencing because of the problem mentioned. I will definitely help you.

  This problem may occur if the exact program is not associated with the file you are trying to open.

  I suggest you to set default programs and associate a file type with a program properly.

  Please see this link:
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  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/help/18539/Windows-7-change-default-programs

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• Explorer.exe: "this file doesn't have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if such is already installed, create an association in the default programs control panel. »

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  Check out the post here for help with a solution that should help your problem with Explorer.exe.

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• "This file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if such is already installed, create an association in the default programs control panel. »

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  The guy from Solution Explorer

  I think I have this time. See repair error file Association at the launch of Windows Explorer in Windows 7. We were close, however.

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• If I click on anything whatsoever on my desk, a window appears: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. "

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  HP dx2250 microtower, running Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, recently attacked by Vista Antispyware 2010. Norton 360 V3 dealt with rather late the virus, but the fall of the remains.

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  Thanks to anyone who has seen this link and made suggestions.

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  Follow this link to SpiritX who has the answer

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  See also the post made by SpiritX on January 24, 2010 17:32 in the link http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vistafiles/thread/086ab3bb-d764-4fb1-a6f3-205bff708e63

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  Method 1-

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  Hello

  1. what changes have been made to your computer before the problem?

  I suggest that you follow these steps and check to see if they help.

  Step 1:

  If the problem occurred recently, perform the System Restore to the point that your computer was working normally.

  Step 2:

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• Error "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. An association in the SET ASSOCIATIONS of Crete Control Panel

  Original title: file Association.

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  Great, I can help you right now.  Just open your C:\Users\Peggy\Downloads folder.  While you're looking at him, make a right click on the file icon and choose 'Open with', then "Choose program" you can get the Notepad in the list.

  Here is an example. This example is Windows 7, so it seems a little different, but the steps are the same:

  1. Right click on the file
  2. Go to "open with".
  3. Choose "Notepad."  If Notepad is not listed, use the option "choose by default" to find Notepad instead.

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  Original title: problem e mail

  I click on the links in the email and get a box that says: "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" and the link cannot be opened.

  Suggestions;

  1. make sure that your e-mail program is your default program.

  2. make sure that your Internet Explorer, or your main browser has all its faults.

  You can do both of the above by following these steps...

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• try to open the Control Panel, a statistics box "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action.

  When I try to open the control panel a stats of dialog "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the creation of an association in set Association Control Panel. "How to do that when I can't the mother lode, the program control panel? Thus the program Windows Fix It; t fix it.

  Hi ChuckCase,

  1. don't you make changes to the computer before the issue occur?
  2. what program of fixit of windows are you running?
  3. what happens when you try to open Control Panel?
  4. do you get an error message?

  Method 1
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• This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the set association Control Panel

  Original title: associate together

  Hi all

  Whenever I click on an icon, it comes up with an error message saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an associatiob in the control panel of binding together"Corsica, I had a quick glance in the control panel and there is no. Can someone please?

  Hi, blixy16.

  First of all, I suggest that ensure you that your computer is virus-free.  You can start with themalicious software removal tool. Additional suggestions are available in the forum topic Microsoft Answers "How to get rid of malware .

  As a result, to determine if the problem you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows, run the System File Checker tool. The System File Checker tool analyzes the system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.

  To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  • Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
  • Right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click Run as administrator.
  • If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
  • At the command prompt, type the following line and press ENTER:
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  • When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.

  If you still have problems, fixes for Windows Vista file association of Microsoft MVP Ramesh Srinivasan can be useful.

  Edit to add this document explaining the difficulty of association file above: corrected my mistake of context Menu Manage computer "this file is not an associated program" in Windows 7/Vista - The Winhelponline Blog

  Corrine, Microsoft MVP (consumer security). This announcement is in my opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS and is provided without warranty and not an entitlement.