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Vista File Association toasted
« on: March 12, 2010, 10:21:40 AM »
Hi,
I have a Vista machine that keeps asking what program I want to use to open files.

I would like to know if there is a quick fix I can run or do I have to keep telling it what to use and setting it manualyl with each file type?

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Re: Vista File Association toasted
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 10:42:19 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 11:30:14 AM »
Thanks

I will give it a shot and let you know how I make out.

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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2010, 07:50:04 AM »
The site did help. I can open the com objects and exe files now. I still have a ton of registry problems. I think I am going to have to pull off the data and rebuild the machine.

Thanks for the help!

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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2010, 08:43:33 AM »
You could experiment with a Vista repair install...
Even if it doesn't work you will have gained the experience for future...

Vista Repair...
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2010, 08:51:56 AM »
Thats a great idea! I have to find a Vista Home Premium CD. This is a HP with the system restore on the disk. The user doesn't have the disks.

I will let you know what happens.

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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2010, 08:53:55 AM »
Why oh why don't people use drive imaging software?
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2010, 09:23:00 AM »
Quote from: Allan on March 15, 2010, 08:53:55 AM
Why oh why don't people use drive imaging software?

So we can stay open ? ? ?

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« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2010, 09:35:56 AM »
Well, there is that :)
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