Problems with the 'Association' in Windows 7 files

Original title: constantly stuck in insane mode, 'Open with' file associations opens instead of the selected despite the default application

Some types of files, mainly media, refuse to open with an application and still shows the "Open with" dialog. The option "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" is available and verified, but makes no difference. The next time I try to open it, I get the same dialogue again. This is my original problem.

The programs I am trying these to are foobar2000 (for audio) and Media Player Classic (for video files), respectively.

I tried many suggestions, most involving the registry, who only managed to make things worse. At present, the file associations are generally uninterrupted again (I went through a phase, where not even Explorer would start over), but there are a few things left that are quite strange.

For example, for file extensions that work (open their associated program by double clicking), the context default "Open" menu item is normally "BOLD". For me, it is no more.

Also, I normally do not use Windows Media Player. Therefore, I usually don't bother with going through the initial report set up the wizard who wants to activate the automatic recovery of the DRM keys and stuff like that. To try to solve this problem, I only skip the wizard and now all the files THAT WMP wants to associate are permanently associated with it, and double clicking for example a WAV files directly open WMP without going through the "Open with" dialog. However, when I go to the control panel applet "default programs", I find myself unable to uncheck WMP associations or partner with another application with them.

I can't go to the association of foobar2000 (my audio player of choice) and file associations "Select all", then "Save". And behold, when I return to registration after registration, it is empty again (this program a default 124 0).

Now as the mucking with the registry seems to be the way to go about these things, as evidenced by most of the advice on the internet, as well as on this site, I decided to test a theory. In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT for all types of file WMP STOLE, the (default) value was WMP11Assoc.Something. I decided to change these values to their equivalent of type foobar2000 (such as foobar2000. MP3) and Hello! Suddenly, foobar2000 has "29 of 124 by default". Surely, which should count for something.

Nope. Opening one of the 29 file types where I applied this change is that open dialogue 'Open with' once again. At least he didn't open WMP, I thank Bob for this. But again, we're back to square one. The initial problem.

Now, in an interesting case study, I invented a new type of file on the spot, which was not used for anything else. In this case, I used '.lam '. I made an empty file with this extension and set to open in Notepad. This works. But where it gets interesting is when I try to change the association then. I opened the menu popup and select 'Open with' and (arbitrarily) has decided to open it with 7 - zip, check "always use the selected program to open this type of file". But the next time I opened it, it is still open in Notepad! Closer to the irrefutable, I searched for the novel file extension using Regedit. The results of three who came were in the following keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\. Lam

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\. Lam

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs\. Lam

The first linking lam_auto_file. I deleted all three keys and the key lam_auto_file. After refreshing the Explorer, I could choose a different association, and it's stuck

! This is a solution for the types of files that are not normally associate with something else.

However, when I tried this same technique with .mp3 (noting that the association who is system wide and therefore in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT instead of HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes), delete all the keys and associations, when I try to associate it with something, it won't be yet to stick. Subsequent attempts to open the file still pop up the "Open with" dialog

Normally, I can find a solution to almost any problem, an extensive search on Google, either by launching logic mixed with trial and error to her. It left me speechless. Someone has ideas, outside the usual "have you tried it turning on and off again", "have you tried super registry cleaner ultimate Xtreme ($500)", "delete system32", "Reinstall", "you have a virus", etc.. ?

Hello

A sound solution suggests allows you to perform the following method.

Method 1: use this option to choose which programs you want Windows to use, by default.

If a program does not appear in the list, you can make the default program using set Associations.

1. open default programs by clicking the Start button, click default programs.

2. click on associate a type of file or Protocol with a program.

3. click on the file type or protocol that you want the program to act as the default value.

4. click on the program of change.

5. click on the program that you want to use by default for the selected file type, or click the arrow next to

Other programs to show other programs. (If you don't see your program, or other programs
is not listed,

Click Browse to find the program that you want to use and then click Open

6. click on OK

For more details follow the link below:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

Method 2: try to create a new user account and check if you have the same problem.

To create a user account

1. to open user accounts, click the Start button, select Control Panel, click on accounts of users and parental controlsand then click user accounts.

2. click on Manage another account. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. click on create a new account.

4 type the name that you want to assign to the user account, click an account type, and then click create an account.

For more information follow the link below:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

If everything works well in the new user account, then the user account may be damaged.

To fix the damaged user profile, you can check the link below:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

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Hi Jack8053,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Answers.

· The error message you get when you try to install a software, what exactly?

· Remember to make changes on the computer before this problem?

It seems to be that some of the files windows install is corrupt. I have a few steps that might help you to solve the problem:

Method 1

Make sure that the Windows Installer service is running.
1 open run and type services.msc, and then press ENTER.

2. in the services window, locate the Windows Installer service in the services list.
3. check that the status is "started". If the condition column is empty,
Right-click Windows Installer, and then select start.
4. change the Startup Type to automatic (default is Manual), then
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Method 2

Run a scan of the file system [SFC] checker on the computer that will replace missing or corrupt files.

To do this, follow the steps below:

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5. If you have the User Account Control (UAC) enabled, you will be asked permission before the opening of the command line. You simply press the button continue if you are the administrator or insert password etc.

6. in the command prompt window, type: sfc/scannow then press ENTER.

7. a message is displayed indicating that "the system scan will start.

8. be patient because the analysis may take some time.

9. If all the files need replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Vista DVD for this process to continue.

10. If all goes although you should, after the analysis, see the following message "Windows resource protection not found any breach of integrity.

11. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

For more information, see the link below:

How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

Method 3
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Description of the Windows Installer Cleanup utility

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/290301

2 restart the computer.

3. download and install the latest version of Windows Installer by downloading from the link given below:

Windows install 4.5 Redistributable

http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

4. try to install the program and check that it works.

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Difficulty of your web browser hijacked

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So I tried to install Windows Installer 3.1v2, which took a while before saying "not enough memory is available to process this command." and the abandonment of the installation.

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Try the sfc scan:
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Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

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For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the prompt of commands or read on here XP Recovery Console:

http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

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Press ESC for UEFI firmware settings.

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Hi Aubin,.

Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you receive this error message during the installation of Windows 8 and I'll be happy to answer your query. Let me ask you;
1. How you try to install Windows 8?
2. You have the installation media (DVD/USB)?
3. Why the type of installation you are performing?
4. Why do you want to install Windows 8?
5. What operating system is installed on the computer currently?
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You can create the installation media for Windows 8 with the following steps:
1. Run Installation of Windows 8 .
2. When you are prompted to run or save the file, choose run
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4. When you are prompted to install Windows 8, select install by creating media and then click Next.
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3. When you are prompted, select the USB key that you want to use, and then click Next.
  
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I don't understand how it happened, but maybe someone could enlighten me?

First of all, I was informed of an update for Microsoft Security Essentials. So of course, I did the update because I didn't want to be protected.

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Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/957307

Error message when you try to install the updates on the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site: "0 x 80240016.

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If the above does not resolve the problem:

Windows Update Forum:

It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

When you repost, are kindly Error Codes and exactly what happens when you try to update.

In this way, you will receive the best help.

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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