Windows 10: How do i change the file association for SCR files

Hi,
I use files with an SCR extension to store text data. For me SCR means script.

I would like it so that when I double-click on this file, that it opens with notepad (or something similar).
But this file is registered as a screen saver. And I cannot change the file association.

I have tried "Associate a file type or protocol with a program". I can select NOTEPAD but the "Current application" remains as "Unknown application". And in my folders, the file type remains "Screen saver". So this option does not work.

I have also tried adjusting the registry entry regarding "scr" files. Or removing the registry entry. Neither works.
And I also don't get the "right click / open with" option.

So how do I change the file association of scr files? any suggestions?

Thanks


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File associations in Windows 10 not working

How to change SCR file association to AutoCAD script file instead of Windows screen saver | AutoCAD | Autodesk Knowledge Network :

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-change-SCR-file-association-to-AutoCAD-script-file-instead-of-Windows-screen-saver.html

 

File associations in Windows 10 not working

>> but I had already deleted the scr keys and then associated them with Notepad

Ok. Here is another way.. and easier too.

To associate .scr files with Notepad, open a Command Prompt (Administrator) and type in:

assoc .scr=txtfile

to revert back to defaults, type:

assoc .scr=scrfile

.scr files are Screensaver files (executable) files in Windows, and that's the reason "Open with" is not there in the right-click menu. Same for .exe / .com etc.

 

change the file extension of your script to .script
and associate .script with notepad

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Already thought of. But this is not an option. I also use a windows 7 computer where this isn't a problem.