Hi,I'm using Windows 8 RTM 32 bit and when I try to change any file's file association it doesn't want to change and stays to Unknown program.Currently I'm trying to change .scr file association but it stays to Unknown program.I'm the only account on my
computer and the administrator.
- Migration from Windows7 Pro-x32 to Windows 8 Pro-x32
Scenario:
- Win8 refused to associate certain audio/video file extensions (specifically flv, avi, mp3, mp4, m4v, mov, mpg, mpeg) with
VideoLAN VLC media player while others (e.g. mkv) were associated.
Solution:
1. open regedit [I used > Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00]
2. navigate to > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts
3. backup the FileExts folder (right-click > Export)... just to be safe
4. delete the extensions that refuse to associate with your program (right-click > Delete)
5. open: Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Default Programs >
Associate a file type or protocol with a program
6. for each extension you just deleted in the registry: Choose it > click on:
Change program... (grey button on the right) > choose your program
7. DONE! The files are associated immediately, no system restart required.
Good luck!
Let me know if this solved your issue.
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