Windows 10: When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.

Discus and support When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This started a week or two ago. Nothing but windows updates and normal user activities have been performed on this system. When Opening files are not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TahanW, Mar 20, 2023.

  1. TAHANW
    TahanW Win User

    When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.


    This started a week or two ago. Nothing but windows updates and normal user activities have been performed on this system. When Opening files are not launching the associated program if it was downloaded from the internet. Though if the "Blocked" flag has been turned off or if "Zone.Identifier is not present under "Stream", it works as intended. We have discovered this problem on two different computers in different domains. We have been wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue, If so is there a fix to solve it?

    :)
     
    TahanW, Mar 20, 2023
    #1
  2. WEBBEN
    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, Mar 20, 2023
    #2
  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    When clicking the files getting error that the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

    Hello,

    I understand that when you try to open the file, you are prompted that the files does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. We will certainly help you.

    • What file are you trying to open?
    This issue is caused if the file is not associated with any of the application or program to open it.

    If those files are the pictures as I can see that you are trying to access the picture folder. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

    • Right click on the file and select Open with.
    • Select Photo App or Photo Gallery.
    • Double click and check if you are able to open that file.
    Keep us posted if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 20, 2023
    #3
  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.

    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, Mar 20, 2023
    #4
Thema:

When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.

Loading...

  1. When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet. - Similar Threads - opening files launching

  2. can't open files downloaded from the internet

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    can't open files downloaded from the internet: few weeks ago I have noticed that i can't seem to open files downloaded from the internet. These files include PDF, Word.doc, images of different format jpg, pnp etc..1. No error message, just nothing happens.2. Preview works3. Not just newly downloaded files but also very...

  3. can't open files downloaded from the internet

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    can't open files downloaded from the internet: few weeks ago I have noticed that i can't seem to open files downloaded from the internet. These files include PDF, Word.doc, images of different format jpg, pnp etc..1. No error message, just nothing happens.2. Preview works3. Not just newly downloaded files but also very...

  4. can't open files downloaded from the internet

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    can't open files downloaded from the internet: few weeks ago I have noticed that i can't seem to open files downloaded from the internet. These files include PDF, Word.doc, images of different format jpg, pnp etc..1. No error message, just nothing happens.2. Preview works3. Not just newly downloaded files but also very...

  5. When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.: This started a week or two ago. Nothing but windows updates and normal user activities have been performed on this system. When Opening files are not launching the associated program if it was downloaded from the internet. Though if the "Blocked" flag has been turned off or...

  6. When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.

    in Windows 10 Customization
    When opening files not launching associated program if it was downloaded from the internet.: This started a week or two ago. Nothing but windows updates and normal user activities have been performed on this system. When Opening files are not launching the associated program if it was downloaded from the internet. Though if the "Blocked" flag has been turned off or...

  7. Unable to download and open files from the internet

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Unable to download and open files from the internet: I am having trouble downloading files from the internet and accessing them. Any document i try to download says it is downloaded but isnt if that makes sense?? basically i will be able to download the file but will show this automictically and wont change at all, any type of...

  8. Unable to download and open files from the internet

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    Unable to download and open files from the internet: I am having trouble downloading files from the internet and accessing them. Any document i try to download says it is downloaded but isnt if that makes sense?? basically i will be able to download the file but will show this automictically and wont change at all, any type of...

  9. File Association to Programs

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    File Association to Programs: Hello, Some programs on the pc were not installed with the installer - they are portable zip files, I unziped them into a folder, made a shortcut to the desktop and they work fine for me. They are not listed in the 'installed programs' list. I am trying to associate...

  10. File type associations not launching the program in the list

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    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...