Windows 10: How can I add a program to the "use other programs" list when associating file types?

Discus and support How can I add a program to the "use other programs" list when associating file types? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am trying to associate a file type (.txt) with a .exe such that when I open text files, it uses that program. When I attempt to do this through the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Nathan_829, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. How can I add a program to the "use other programs" list when associating file types?


    I am trying to associate a file type (.txt) with a .exe such that when I open text files, it uses that program. When I attempt to do this through the settings menu, it does not provide the program I am looking for in the list, even when I click "other programs." How can I fix this?

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    Nathan_829, Jan 15, 2019
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  2. webben Win User

    File type associations not launching the program in the list


    This problem has just started on several machines since 8/20/2016. On Windows 10 Pro computers, the program associated with a file type extension will not launch correctly anymore even though the correct program is listed as associated with that file type.

    I have seen two versions of this issue. On one machine, double clicking on a file in Windows Explorer with a .xls extension would open Excel but the worksheet would be blank. If you open Excel first and then load the file from within Excel, it opens fine.

    On another computer, double clicking on a file with an assigned file extension results in nothing happening.

    I have been able to solve this problem by going to the "Control Panel" --> "Default Programs" --> "Associate a file type or protocol with a program" selecting the file extension I need to work, click "Change Program..." and select the same program that was already listed as the "Current Default".

    Obviously, the program listed as the current default is no longer associated with the extension in the registry.

    The next time I see this behavior, I will check the registry entries before I apply my "fix".

    I just wanted to know if others are seeing this issue and what is causing it.
     
    webben, Jan 15, 2019
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  3. Can a file extension(.flv) be added to Default Program Associations.

    Hi Fred,



    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues associating a particular file extension with a program on Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    To assist you better, please provide the information:

    When you say that "Default Program Associations", are you referring to the list of default applications in default programs settings?



    I want you to be informed that all the file extensions is listed in the default program settings which is displayed under
    Associate a file type or protocol with a program.



    In default program list, all the programs or application will be listed. Then we can select each program as default program for opening a particular file.

    I suggest you to refer to the below steps to make default program for a particular file extension.

    1. Type "Control Panel" without the quotes in search box and click on it.

    2. Click on Programs.

    3. Then click on Default Programs and click on Choose Default for this Programs.

    4. Select .flv file from the list.

    Also you can try other steps to associate the a particular extenstion with the program.

    1. Type "Control Panel" without the quotes in search box and click on it.

    2. Click on Programs.

    3. Then click on Associate a file type or protocol with a program
    and search for .flv extension from the list.

    4. Click on .flv and then click on Change Program.



    Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jan 15, 2019
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  4. WilN937 Win User

    How can I add a program to the "use other programs" list when associating file types?

    How do I associate file types with non Microsoft programs?

    Thank you for your suggestion. I had already reinstalled the program but did not restart. The restart did not change anything but I did learn a few things later.

    • Installation does set the associations for types that are unassigned but it does not change the association for known types at least in many cases.
    • It does not add the new executable to the list of possibilities that File Explorer displays if you click "Open with...". This is not a good thing so I will submit a Feedback.
    • If you select properties for a file you can select change "Opens with:" which will let you browse for a program and it will then change it for all files of that type.
     
    WilN937, Jan 15, 2019
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