Fix: Cannot associate a file extension to an application in Windows 7 | 8

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If you are unable to associate a file extension to an application in Windows 7 | 8, you may want to try this out:

regedit file types 1 Fix: Cannot associate a file extension to an application in Windows 7 | 8

Open regedit and navigate to:

Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications

Here find the .exe name which is creating problems

Expand it and navigate it to:

Shell > Open > Command.

Double click on it and ensure that the application location points to the actual location of the executable file, in the value data field.

Exit the Registry Editor.

Now associate the file type for this particular extension and see if it helps!

Our freeware File Association Fixer for Windows 7 & Vista should also interest some!

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • subgrampus

    The information (above) is correct, good information, but, for the benefit of those who will run into a problem with .zip file association the fix can be more extensive, because of how Microsoft handles .zip files within the Operating System. Please add more info relative to .zip file association.

  • mithi

    i am facing a different problem, i have small applications with .jar extension which used to work fine till i installed nokia pc suite the pc suite has associated the .jar files as mobile applications. can anybody help me to to run the .jar applications as earlier

  • http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ Windows Club

    ^ Pls re-associate your .jar file extn with WinRAR or your compression utility. Relevant links mentioned above.

  • Haggiz

    This saved my day!! Pdf association did not work and I just could not fix it, now it works like a charm! thanks so much

  • Frandiaz83

    Thanks a lot! You prevented me from take myself a shot in the head