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Discus and support Error: Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I use Win+E or click on the Explorer icon in the task bar, I get a message saying "Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by The Doctor T, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Error: Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this...


    When I use Win+E or click on the Explorer icon in the task bar, I get a message saying "Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in te Default Apps Settings page"

    I have tried to do this but the instructins don't seem to make sense.


    Explorer its self seems to work OK from going through right click on the One Drive icon and show folder, or in Office programs etc, just not from taskbar or Win+E.


    Help ratefully recieved please.



    ***Modified title from: Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar***

    :)
     
    The Doctor T, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action." Error in Windows 10.

    Hi MichielO,

    What changes were made in the system using Tuneup Utilities?

    Try:

    Open Folder Options (via control panel), set file explorer open to "This PC".

    If that doesn't help, one of the steps listed in the article might help.

    File Explorer Pinned Taskbar Shortcut File Association Error In Windows 8 And 10

    http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/file-explorer-pinned-taskbar-shortcut-association-error/
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. When clicking the files getting error that the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

    Hello,

    I understand that when you try to open the file, you are prompted that the files does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. We will certainly help you.

    • What file are you trying to open?
    This issue is caused if the file is not associated with any of the application or program to open it.

    If those files are the pictures as I can see that you are trying to access the picture folder. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

    • Right click on the file and select Open with.
    • Select Photo App or Photo Gallery.
    • Double click and check if you are able to open that file.
    Keep us posted if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Feb 28, 2020
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  4. Error: Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this...

    Problem with Associate files

    Hi DavidCamilleri1

    Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor.

    1. Open Notepad > File > Save As > Put a name in File Name: box with extension .exe (example - temp.exe) and change Save As type: to all files and OK

    2. Now right click on the file whose association do you want to change or remove > Open with > Choose another app > More apps > Look for another app on this PC > Choose the .exe file of step 1 > OK

    Now delete the .exe file of step 1.

    This will cause the association to be broken.

    Now you can set the association again with Open With

    Credit - DaveM121

    Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.
     
    Vijay_Verma, Feb 28, 2020
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