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This file does not have a program associated...

Description

To perform an action when clicking on a file, windows uses the file extension to locate the appropriate program to load. There is either no extension on the selected file or the extension is not associated with any application program.

Sample Dialog

Dialog may appear differently depending on Vista style options and where it occurs.

Key Facts


Full Title		file
Body Text		This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel.
Typical location		C:\Windows\
Issued By		explorer.exe
OS		Windows Vista
Type		error
Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Solutions and Fixes

Associate With Application

To associate a file (and others with the same file extension) with a specific application program:

Method 1:

Open explorer, and right-click on the file, and select Open with. If the Open with option does not appear, use Method 2 below.
Select Choose default program.
Near the bottom, make sure the option Always use the selected program to open this kind of file is checked.
Select a program form those listed, or click on Browse to find additional programs to select.
Click on OK.

Method 2:

Click on the file. A dialog should appear indicating Windows cannot open the file.
Click on the option: Select a program from a list of installed programs
Near the bottom, make sure the option Always use the selected program to open this kind of file is checked.
Select a program form those listed, or click on Browse to find additional programs to select.
Click on OK.

FaultWire Staff
Posted: 5-May-2010

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Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation (more info...)
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support Downloads

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Last update: 16-Jan-2012 9:10 am