How to reset default programme to open file

[chickadee828]

Hi there - hoping someone can help!
I used the wrong programme to open a file and clearly had the 'always use this programme' option on. Unfortunately, I don't know what programme I should use for the file - can I restore the default settings?
Windows XP PRo...
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> Hi there - hoping someone can help!
> I used the wrong programme to open a file and clearly had the 'always
> use this programme' option on. Unfortunately, I don't know what
> programme I should use for the file - can I restore the default
> settings?
> Windows XP PRo...
> Thanks!
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And the file extension is?
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Hello,

What is the file extension? Here is a site which offers registry fixes for
common file extensions
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

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> Hi there - hoping someone can help!
> I used the wrong programme to open a file and clearly had the 'always
> use this programme' option on. Unfortunately, I don't know what
> programme I should use for the file - can I restore the default
> settings?
> Windows XP PRo...
> Thanks!
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[chickadee828]

Thanks guys!
That's part of the problem, it's not listed.
There are two types of file, one I remember is an .idx
but the other doesn't have an extension...unless there's a way to see it that I don't know?

Hello,

See here to view the file name extensions
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859
(see under 'To display file name extensions')

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> Thanks guys!
> That's part of the problem, it's not listed.
> There are two types of file, one I remember is an .idx
> but the other doesn't have an extension...unless there's a way to see
> it that I don't know?
>
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Go to Start, Control Panel, Folder Options, View, Advanced Settings
and verify that the box before "Show hidden files and folders" is
checked and "Hide protected operating system files " is unchecked. You
may need to scroll down to see the second item. You should also make
certain that the box before "Hide extensions for known file types" is
not checked. Next in Windows Explorer make sure View, Details is
selected and then select View, Choose Details and check before Name,
Type, Total Size, and Free Space.

Now you should be able to see the file extension in Windows Explorer.
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chickadee828 wrote:
> Thanks guys!
> That's part of the problem, it's not listed.
> There are two types of file, one I remember is an .idx
> but the other doesn't have an extension...unless there's a way to see
> it that I don't know?

[chickadee828]

Fantastic, thanks very much Gerry.
So the one file is .idx and the other .log

I strongly recommend you ignore the invitation to run a registry scan.

http://filext.com/file-extension/idx

http://filext.com/file-extension/log

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chickadee828 wrote:
> Fantastic, thanks very much Gerry.
> So the one file is .idx and the other .log

[chickadee828]

Excellent, many thanks

You're welcome.


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chickadee828 wrote:
> Excellent, many thanks