Windows 10: Trying to Associate *.RTSP to VLC - Can not Will not Remember Association - Version 10.0.17763

Just got a new SSD, and windows October edition just came out, perfect timing. So I install Windows 10 October Edition Fresh and clean. Everything goes as expected, no loss of files like other reported. Good.

And I have my video camera streaming links/shoprtcuts, they are RTSP extension files that open in VLC to steam live view.


When I click on an RSTP it said couldn't find an app, yada yada, I pick VLC, works like a champ:



However, it doesn't "remember" or associate.


I've been a tech for over 20 years, so I have tried the obvious things:


0. First of all I had to do was manually add the extension since it wasn't in the list. Indexing Options > Advanced > File Types > Add a new extension to the list.





1. I tried: Choose Default Apps by File Type





Then it says this when I choose a default:



Um.. yeah there is, it's VLC, it's local and I wanna use it. Won't let me. not even an option.



2. So then I try, Choose default apps by protocol doesn't have any options workable.


3. So I choose Set Default by Apps > Set your Default Program > VLC > Manage:




There is no RTSP options. No way to add.


4. In VLC when you click the "Set up Associations" you get this:




*sigh* Yes, very funny.



So yeah. no joy. Any ideas?


Maybe I just need to reboot.

:)

 

Links/associations not working


So, does no-one have suggestions or a solution to my problem?
The problem occurs when I double-click on a folder or link: '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'.
I can only open them by right-clicking on the item and select 'Open' which is third in the list. Above that is 'Search' and on the top is 'cmd' (where 'Open would normally appear).
I've scoured the Net and tried several ways to cure this (including 'Default File Type Associations - Restore in Windows 10') but to no avail.
Any suggestions most welcome.

 

File Association Helper in Startup

from another forum on May 6, 2018:
You can uninstall File Association Helper in less than 5 minutes. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1 — Uninstall File Association Helper via Control Panel

Simply go to Start > type Control Panel > double click the first result to launch Control Panel.
Then go to Uninstall a program > locate File Association Helper in the list and select it
Select Uninstall > wait until Windows completely removes FAH from your PC.
Restart your PC.
Step 2 — Clean the Registry Editor

Now that you removed the program, you also need to remove any traces or file changes associated with it. To do that, you need to open the Registry Editor.

Go to Start > type “regedit” > launch the Registry Editor
Locate the following keys and delete them:
KEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareFile Association Helper
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareFile Association Helper

Step 3 — Check all the hidden files and folders

File Association Helper may have left behind various hidden files and folders. In order to completely remove the software, you can also need to delete these files. Here’s how to do that:

Simply go to Start > type Control Panel > double click the first result to launch Control Panel. On Windows 10, you can also type “Show hidden files and folder” in the search box. Then simply check Show hidden files, folders and drives and jump straight to step number 3.
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Go to Folder > select Show Hidden Files and Folders
Locate the following folders:
Crogram FilesFile Association Helper
C*Biggrinocument and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataFile Association Helper
C*Biggrinocuments and Settings%USER%Application DataFile Association Helper

4. Delete them and then restart your PC.

Step 4 — Empty Temp Folder

The final step is to clean the Temp folder where all the temporary files are stored. To empty the folder, go to Start and type the %temp% command.

This will open the Temp folders. You can now empty them. If the system displays an error message when deleting some files, leave them. The files might be in use by Windows services or some running software.

Step 5 — Use a dedicated tool to remove software leftovers

After you performed all the steps listed above, you have removed 99.9% of all the files and folders left behind by File Association Helper. However, there may be a few file that escaped your scrutiny. In order to make sure that you have removed all of them, you can also use a dedicated software uninstaller.

These applications are specially designed to remove the selected application along with all of its files and registry entries. As a result, the application will be completely removed from your PC.

There are many great uninstaller tools available on the market, but the best are IOBit Uninstaller and Revo Uninstaller so feel free to try any of these tools.

 

Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10  


Not sure why the suggested that there either since .zip is not listed by default. The easiest way is to use the "Open with" context menu to change the association for .zip.