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

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• This file does not have a program assoiciated with him to perform this action

  Each program icon I made a left click on the results in the message "this file is not a program associated with it for performing this action... then it won't let me continue." I can right click on some and 'run as administrator' and it will open some of my programs. What happens and how can I fix? Also his poster the x 86 MSG or System 32.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand from the information you have provided to us, you are facing problem with file association in Windows 7. I will certainly help you in this matter.

  Please follow the methods.

   

  Method 1:

  Follow the steps in the link.

  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

  When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  Method 2:

  Follow the steps in the link.

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

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

  Reference link:

  Change default programs using Set Program Access and computer defaults

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/change-default-programs-using-set-program-access-and-computer-defaults

  If you face problems more when working with Windows Mail on the Microsoft Community Forum.

• Cannot open this file does not have a program associated with this powerpoint action-

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  I was able to open downloaded PowerPoint now all of a sudden I get the message that this file does not have a program associated with this action.  Create an association in the folder option control panel.

  Hi JeanZM,

  By anychance have upgraded your MS Office? or remove powerpoint? Anyway try

  Rightclick the downloaded powerpoint presentation, select openwith-> select powerpoint-> tickmark "always use the selected... program. "and click ok.

  You should be able to open the rest of the slides without any problem.

  I hope this helps.

• This file does not have a program associated with trhw it for this action appears when I click on a file in 'my music '.

  Click Start

  Click on my music

  Click a floder

  Click on a song

  Bang I get = this file does not have a program associated with it for this action trhw. create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel

  ????????????????????????

  Click Start

  Click on my music

  Click a floder

  Click on a song

  Bang I get = this file does not have a program associated with it for this action trhw. create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel

  ????????????????????????

  =====================================================
  Have you tried to reset your file associations to include the format of the
  music in question file?

  Right-click on the file and choose... Properties / General tab / change button...
  In the menu... Select drive (highlighted) the media you want to use... so
  left click... OK / apply / OK.

• error message "this file does not have a program associated with it to perform this action." at the opening of the local drive E:

  Hey,.

  I have a problem and I can't understand it. This error message comes out when I opened only local disk E:

  I have 2 HDD on my computer... 130 and 250 GB of both of them I do 2 partion so there C: D: E: and F:

  C: is my windows data and 3 others my data. When I open my computer and then click on local disk E: error message comes out.

  the error message is "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.". but local disk E: can open it using Explorer tree (left side of the windows Explorer) or windows Explorer.

  THX

  Hi, Flix_is_here,

  Download this file and unzip it and then double click on it and let it run, it will restore most all default files for XP associations

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itproxpsp/thread/b48c2165-85f6-48bd-ac0f-be51dbf87f3d

• If I try and open an email with an attachment I get an error message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

  If I try and open an email with an attachment I get an error message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the folders option control panel.  Once there, I don't know where to go

  What is the attachment file extension? If you know what program should open with, just do the following.
   
  1. download and save the attachment to the office.
  2. right click on the saved file.
  3. Select: Open with on the shortcut menu.
  4. click on: choose [default] program.
  5. Select: The appropriate program.
  6. check: always use the selected program to open this type of file.
  7. click on OK.
   
  This should allow you to open these attachments directly from email address now.

• my computer tells me that (this file does not have a program associated with an association in the Panel options files to perform this action.create)

  my computer tells me that (this file does not have a program associated with to perform this action.create an association in the Panel options files) when I try to click on a link

  Hi rayperkin,
   
  -You are trying to open this link from a Web site or is it an application?
   
  Follow the steps listed in the article given below to resolve this issue:
  Cannot open files with extensions such as.exe, .com, and.lnk on a Windows XP-based computer

• Windows Mail: this file does not have a program associated with it

  I can receive and open the email, but when I click on anything in the email a box comes up which says "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the set associations Control Panel. Don't know what to do. Any help would be great.

  Sorry, there just no option in this forum for the widows of mail... windows vista Home premium.

  [Original title: windows mail problem]

  ... when I click on anything in the email is a box that says "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action...".

  Everything is a bit wide.

  • If what you click is a hyperlink to a Web page or a URL of type http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-ecoms/windows-mail-this-file-does-not-have-a-program/62ac226a-cca4-4ae9-9678-98e0a015fc2a, then the file associations that are broken are those who launch a browser to view the web page. This would include the HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
  • If you click is an email address, it is the file association for the mailto: protocol that broke.
  • If it you click on a file as an attachment to the e-mail message, then this is the file association for the type of file (for example, .docx, .pdf, .jpg) concerned who broke.

  Assuming that you are talking about the first, (re-) represent Internet Explorer as default browser by clicking on the Start button then clicking default programs. Select set your default programs, and then Internet Explorer in the left page and click the Green Summit.

  To ensure that all users of the computer doesn't have the same problem, login Windows with an administrator account and return to the default programs page. This time, select set access and the computer program defaults.

  1. Select custom , and then click the chevrons pointing to extend the selection.
  2. Under choose a default browser, select Internet Explorer.
  3. For other browsers you use, select enable access to this program .
  4. Click OK, and then restart the computer.

  Now try to click a link in an e-mail. If it still does not work, please describe in detail what is happening, including the full text of the error message.

• 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.

  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...

  Start button > right column, click default programs > click Set Your Default programs...

  1. click on your e-mail program > it doesn't say "this program has all its defaults"?
  If not, click on choose by default for this program > check all boxes below the list > click on save when finished.

  2 do the same as above for your Internet Explorer, or your main browser.

• This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create association in Set Association contorl Panel

  I get the forllowing error whenever I try to open anything and cannot access the folders...

  This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create association in set Association contorl Panel.

  Hello

  Method 1:
  You can follow these steps and check if it helps:
  a. open default programs by clicking the Start button, type programs by default and then clicking default programs.
  b. click on associate a type of file or Protocol with a program.
  This opens the list of extensions. Click on one of the extensions.
  c. to change the default program for the particular extension, click on the button to change program.
  d. Select the program you want to open with, and then click Ok.

  Alternatively, you can check the link for change that uses default Windows programs
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  Method 2:
  You may scan Run System File Checker (SFC) to correct all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link:
  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
  
  Method 3:
  You can check the question in the new user account.
  For more information, visit the below mentioned link:

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

  If the problem is resolved in the new user account, you may have corrupted profile.

  Here is the link for troubleshooting a corrupted profile, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link.

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

• Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option Control Panel > can't open anything in the control panel.

  Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option control panel > can't open anything in the control panel. And when you try to download patches get message saying "microsoft cannot find the file. Tried to copy the 'rundll32.exe' file in system32 but does not work, can not even open the clock! Help, please.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• This file does not 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

  Hello-

  I'm looking for here (or get) help directed to the right forum regarding an error message I got when trying to open a PDF file.  The error message indicates "this file does not 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. "To be quite honest, I don't have the slightest idea as to what to do with respect to this message and I need some advice ASAP.  I have the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and if I have to contact them instead about my problem, please let me know.

  LeeBee

  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:
  Change programs that Windows 7 uses by default
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/help/18539/Windows-7-change-default-programs

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• an error "file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when you click office and recent places.

  Original title:

  Win7 victory explrer click dsktop & mployment plces & get eror msg file is not a CDSA wth to prfrmin ths field prgrm. pls instl one prgrm so is alrdy instld Credit Union assc ltvds cntrl pnl prgrms

  I don't know how to fix. Help, please.    Win7 windows Explorer click

  Office & recent locations & grterror msg:
  This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if it is already installed. create an asssociationin the default programs control panel.
   
  Information given in the new thread:
  Error Msg When you try open office spaces & recent since the win Explorer

  when im in windows Explorer and click on the desktop or the recent places the link I get a msg of error and they will not open, but all others open. I posted pictures of error msg to skydrive yesterday.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forums.

  I see you've found an error "file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when you click office and recent places.

  1. Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  2. What is the full error message?

  I suggest you to report to us the screenshot of the Advanced window so that we can understand what exactly the situation.
  
  See:
  Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen shot/image
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02dB-4665-993a-08d865088d65

  The average while you can try the following steps and check if the error reappears.

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  Start the computer in safe mode and check the number.

  Some options, including the mode safe mode, start Windows in a limited State, where only the essential is started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as a possible cause.

  Follow this link provided below to start your computer in safe mode.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2:

  Put the computer to boot and check if the problem persists.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 3 of the KB article provided above.

  Method 2: I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Important: During the scan of the hard drive if bad sectors are found, the scanner tries to repair this sector, all available on which data may be lost.

  It will be useful.

  Back with the details so that we can help you further. We also indicate the result of the suggested steps.

• "this file does not have a program associated with it" message when you insert the sd card

  When I insert an SD card into my computer, I get a message that says f:\ that this file does not have a program associated with it... I know I can set default programs with the types of files in the Control Panel, but how do you recognize what to do when I insert an SD card in the computer?

  Windows 7
  The problem is caused by the automatic game changing options, this can sometimes happen when you install a new program, but they can easily be changed back. Click 'start' at the bottom left, go into "default programs" on the right side of the list (under computer / doc/images etc.) select "Change AutoPlay settings.
  You will find prob some of the sections had the new auto run program, just edit those you want (or all) "ask me every time", you will find that when you insert an sd card, you get the options normal download, copy, etc. as usual.

• When I click on a shortcut on my desktop I get a message saying that the file does not have a program assoiated with this file

  When I click on a shortcut on my desktop I get a message saying that the file does not have a program assoiated with this file

  Hello

  These are shortcuts to Internet?

  1. make sure that Internet Explorer is the default browser to the control panel > Add/Remove Programs > Set Program Access and Defaults, choose Microsoft Windows or custom. Make sure that IE is selected as the default browser.

  2. on this page download and run the patch for files of the URL.
  Difficulties of Windows XP file association:
  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm

  Don