Re: File Types automatically open up notepad...

From: Byte (Byte_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:57:03 -0800

You are creating your own problem by customizing file extensions. Customize
the file name and NOT the extension. You'll have no problems on which program
to use to open them nor file association problems.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi Roger,
>
> How do I create a default association for files with an unknown extension?:
> http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=14927&DisplayTab=Article
>
> Side-effect of using that method:
> Clicking the "Open With" or "Choose Program..." option always opens the file
> with Notepad?:
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/openas.htm
>
> Instead, you can add an additional context-menu named "Open with Notepad"
> for 'Unknown' file types. Post back if you're interested.
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>
>
> "Roger" <davisro@netins.net> wrote in message
> news:eux6znaHFHA.2852@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >I have some files I need to view everyday. The file have extensions of
> > 20050201 meaning the date.
> >
> > Everyday when I double click on one I get the window that states it
> > doesn't
> > know what program to use to view it. I understand that the extension is
> > not a known one and pick notepad.
> >
> > Is there a way I could say any extension that starts with 2005 use this
> > program? Like a wild card?
> >
> > Is there a program that will automatically assign all 2005MMDD extensions
> > to
> > the Notepad program?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rog
> >
> >
>
>

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