Windows 10: Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10

Discus and support Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Tutorials to solve the problem; wow so quick you sir are a real gent many many thanks You're most welcome. *Smile Discussion in 'Windows 10 Tutorials' started by jfreemont, Jul 21, 2015.

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  1. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10


    You're most welcome. *Smile
     
    Brink, Oct 26, 2015
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  2. EDSAGER
    edsager Win User

    If I may, I would like to request another image type: TIF and/or TIFF.

    Thank you again,
     
    edsager, Oct 27, 2015
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  3. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello Edsager,

    No problem. TIF and TIFF added to the tutorial. *Smile
     
    Brink, Oct 27, 2015
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  4. EDSAGER
    edsager Win User

    Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10

    Brink,

    I cannot thank you enough.

    I will post back my level of success after using these.

    Again, thank you,
     
    edsager, Oct 27, 2015
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  5. Brink
    Brink New Member
    You're most welcome edsager. *Smile
     
    Brink, Oct 27, 2015
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  6. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User
    My problem is specific, I've tried some advice on other sites and have had no luck thus far.

    I have a program I used called GIMP . That is a photo editing software. To install new filter effects, there are files called .scm I place them into Gimps' scripts folder etc. Anyway, I was curious and opened one of the .scm files with notepad , now the .scm files still work, they are still SCM files, the problem is the annoying note pad image associated with them, gets me confused sometimes,

    Also, when you press on the .scm files their contents open, I Don't want that to happen. I have tried some suggestions and still have yet to resolve this. How do i revert the notepad file association with Gimp's .scm script files ; in windows 10 ?


    Gimp is a free software, and scripts can be found with a internet search. Maybe some one is willing to download a .scm script and recreate the problem in windows 10 by opening the .scm with notepad ; then give me the answer to fix this .
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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  7. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello John, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    If you like, the .reg file below will unassociate .scm files for you.

    scm.reg
     
    Brink, Oct 29, 2015
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  8. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User

    Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10


    I'm sorry that this has not worked. The file association with note pad still exist. *Sad I can make a video or talk by voice through Skype even, I just wish I could resolve this .
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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  9. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Did you restart the computer after merging the .reg file?
     
    Brink, Oct 29, 2015
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  10. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User
    Yes I restarted two times, and after applying the reg edit two times. I can show a screen share through Skype exactly the problem if it will help . Things like this just urk me.
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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    Brink New Member
    Brink, Oct 29, 2015
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  12. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User
    I dont have a way to take a image of the screen that im aware of. I can record a video of the screen, and upload that to you-tube showing some of the registry .
    Im very unsure what to do.

    Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.scm\OpenWith Progids
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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  13. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User

    Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10

    I've also in frustration erased some folders along that fileExts .scm path . That may be one reason maybe why your reg.edit didnt take ? Im unsure.
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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  14. Brink
    Brink New Member
    No worries. Another option is to do a system restore using a restore point dated before you mistakenly set it to open with Notepad to quickly undo it.

    System Restore Windows 10
     
    Brink, Oct 29, 2015
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  15. JOHN1982
    John1982 Win User
    Wont I loose files and installed programs ive installed after the restore points ? ?
     
    John1982, Oct 29, 2015
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