Windows 10: No program associated with folders (Cannot double click to open)

Discus and support No program associated with folders (Cannot double click to open) in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi there folks. I'm pretty new to the forum side of things, (or at least this forum, that is) so I'll cut right to the chase! Recently, after... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by chuckmoss, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. CHUCKMOSS
    chuckmoss Win User

    No program associated with folders (Cannot double click to open)


    Hi there folks. I'm pretty new to the forum side of things, (or at least this forum, that is) so I'll cut right to the chase!

    Recently, after performing a windows update I've become unable to open folders and drives, regardless of their location (desktop, etc) by means of a double click. I have found that I am able to right click and open; however, as you can probably understand, this is definitely not fun.

    Here's the precise error message I receive.

    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


    [Window Title]C:\Users\Charles\Desktop\desktop clutter[Content]This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel.[OK]

    :)
     
    chuckmoss, Mar 17, 2017
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  2. KKOOOIUUUYYNHNMMK
    kkoooiuuuyynhnmmk Win User

    Folders not opening & cannot create new folders in Win 10

    I still can't create new folders. It fixed it so I can double click a folder and it opens normally without getting a message about not having a program associated with this file type. The zip obviously corrected the association issue but it didn't restore
    my ability to create a new folder. I must admit the zip didn't fix every program association but got the primary ones. At least, I can use my computer without stopping every time I double click a icon! Thanks to whomever created the zip.
     
    kkoooiuuuyynhnmmk, Mar 17, 2017
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  3. RYANSHRESTHA
    RyanShrestha Win User
    When I double click on my C Drive i get following message

    This file doesnot have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control Panel.

    When I Right click and open it works but I have a problem on doubleclick. every other folders open on double click only drive c doesnot work. help me please
     
    RyanShrestha, Mar 17, 2017
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    No program associated with folders (Cannot double click to open)

    Hello @chuckmoss, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    If you like, you could download and merge the .reg files for the listed Folder, Drive, and Directory items in the table of Option Two in the tutorial below. It will restore the default association and registry entries for these items, and hopefully will fix this for you.

    Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Mar 17, 2017
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  5. CHUCKMOSS
    chuckmoss Win User
    That worked! Thanks so much. Gonna go make a system restore point now, haha.
     
    chuckmoss, Mar 17, 2017
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    You're most welcome. *Smile
     
    Brink, Apr 4, 2018
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