Windows Vista allows user to change and set default program association for most kind of file extension type via Control Panel’s “Set Associations” or “Set Default Programs” under “Default Programs” link. However, there is no option or way to reset or restore the file type or file extension association to back to original default the is configured in factory-pre-installed or freshly installed Windows Vista.
Windows Vista file type and file extension associations may be corrupted, broken and go haywire, causing files with some extensions cannot be opened properly. For example, some third party programs may wrongly set or assign file associations for extensions that not supposed to have a default program such as .exe, .com, .sys, .lnk, folder, directory, drive etc. (actually these special system files has unique associations […]
It’s hardly any easter eggs in Firefox, as the whole software is open source where everybody can see the source code. So it’s hardly surprising or refreshing if there is any easter eggs in Firefox as it would have been known easily by everybody who knows how to read the programming language code. Even so, there are indeed some easter eggs in Firefox 3.
PCmover a migration utility from Laplink that allows user to move applications, programs, settings, and data files from existing old PC to new PC while keeping all the software on new PC intact. Thus, PC Mover is different from disk cloning or imaging software that replace everything on new computer with whole old stuff from current system, and is useful for user who wants to […]
Hacking a computer, or at least the attempt to hack a computer comes across the mind of many people, but not many equip with the technical skill necessary to carry out the task to hack the computer. Different people looking to hack or crack into a computer for different reason. Some for fun, some for spying on spouse or lover, some for skill testing, some […]
Some application programs, especially some older version of software may not be able to or cannot properly set file associations for the file extensions that the programs supported in Windows Vista. Some example of such programs include ACDSee, Nero, TTPlayer, foobar2000 and etc.
Tired of seeing the typical Start Menu every time you start your computer and run your program? The standard long list menu is getting more and more difficult to read especially there are more and more programs added to it. To change the conventional appearance of your Start Menu in your Windows XP or Windows Vista, Vista Start Menu can be your alternative solution.
Windows Vista has GUI (graphical user interface) for editing, changing or setting file associations from various file types and protocols to open with a default program. However, it doesn’t provide a tool or utility to unassociate file types and remove file extension associations that already exists in the registry.
Windows Vista comes with trim down version of file type and extension association management tool, which only has the basic function of changing and assigning default program for each kind of file type, extension, or protocol only. Default program is used to open the file or document, which is the default action when user open the file directly, either by double clicking on the file, […]
In Windows operating system, including Windows Vista, file type or file extension associations determine what’s the next course of action (specifically what application program been used to open a file or document, or what command to run) when user double clicks on a shortcut icon. By default, most file extensions or file types are been associated with various Windows built-in tools and utilities. For example, […]
PowerPoint presentations are a dime a dozen nowadays. Unless you are a brilliant public speaker, it may not be enough to get your audience’s attention. You might want to increase the pace and up the tempo by turning your PowerPoint presentation into a captivating movie. Using iSpring Free can make your job so much easier.
The long overdue Skype 4.0 beta has finally arrived for public testing. This new web communications application comes with a newly designed unified interface and features more interesting functions to make web communication easier and more productive. Non-tech-savvy users can easily configure and set up the free or low cost web communication facility and keep track of their communication records.
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