Windows 10: Windows 10 file association problem

I use Bittorrent sometimes (legally). I don't like when downloading the torrent for it to open the app but prefer to SAVE the file until I can check it out. Win 7 had this ability, and after cleaning out ALL OF BITTORRENT from my SYSTEM, when a torrent link is clicked, it still brings up the window for me to choose: bittorrent or another app and NO SAVE FILE like Win 7 gave us a choice.



BUT in window 10 the only way I can see to disassociate it is with:"control panel/default programs/set association"
Under "extensions" there is ".torrent" and current default is : "Bittorrent"


But when you go to: CHANGE PROGRAM, it is all OTHER APPS TO CHOOSE FROM.

NO place to delete the firld.. , action to bring up the FILE EXPLORER to SAVE THE FILE



ANYONE??


I use torrents sometimes (legally). I don't like when downloading the torrent for it to open the app but prefer to SAVE the file until I can check it out. Win 7 had this ability, and after uninstalling it, cleaning out all parts of my torrent app, then when a torrent link is clicked, it still brings up the window for me to choose: ONLY A TORRENT APP, at that point I want to save the file. IT WILL NOT ALLOW ME. Win 7 gave us a choice.


BUT in window 10 the only way I can see to disassociate it is with:"control panel/default programs/set association"
Under "extensions" there is ".torrent" and current default is : "a torrent app"

But when you go to: CHANGE PROGRAM, it is all OTHER APPS TO CHOOSE FROM.
NO place to delete the field.. , action to bring up the FILE EXPLORER to SAVE THE FILE, it is only other apps.

It seems the 10 wants an association for every suffix regardless. Saving a file it will not allow.
Win 7 gave us that choice on every download.


ANYONE??
I use Bittorrent sometimes (legally). I don't like when downloading the torrent for it to open the app but prefer to SAVE the file until I can check it out. Win 7 had this ability, and after cleaning out ALL OF BITTORRENT from my SYSTEM, when a torrent link is clicked, it still brings up the window for me to choose: bittorrent or another app and NO SAVE FILE like Win 7 gave us a choice.



BUT in window 10 the only way I can see to disassociate it is with:"control panel/default programs/set association"
Under "extensions" there is ".torrent" and current default is : "Bittorrent"


But when you go to: CHANGE PROGRAM, it is all OTHER APPS TO CHOOSE FROM.

NO place to delete the firld.. , action to bring up the FILE EXPLORER to SAVE THE FILE



ANYONE??

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files not opening with .exe extension

Have you tried to restore the .exe association to default? See:
https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/restore-default-file-type-associations-in-windows-10.7770/

For .exe it would be this reg file:
https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/52455d1449507854-default-file-type-associations-restore-windows-10-a-exe.reg

 

Microsoft Edge Overrides Default Program for PDF

Zheng,

Let me add my 2 cents here. The file association reset occurs if your PDF software changes the file association settings by itself (as they did in previous OS and all these years). Windows 8 and 10 are different; they introduced hash algorithm for setting
file type associations.

So, if a program writes to the association keys (that is, without the hash), Windows 10 simply clears those settings and sets the modern apps as the default handler for the file type.

First option is to upgrade the 3rd party program you're using.
Next step is to configure your program to NOT reset the association by itself. Setting the defaults HAS to be done via Default Apps / Default Programs or via the Open With... dialog...
The user is in control.

If you've followed all of the above and still the problem persist, then try the registry fix I made two months back, which got some mentions. (InfoWorld
and others...)

Fix for "An App Default was Reset" Windows 10 Resetting File Associations (Registry Fixes) :

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/windows-10-resetting-file-associations/

How to Stop Edge From Hijacking Your PDF or HTML Associations?

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/edge-hijack-pdf-htm-associations/

 

Hi, you've not said which browser you're using to download the torrent file.

This is what I see using Firefox (using a suitable add-on for the save option), taking a legitimate torrent as an example:

You can only change the association. What happens then depends on the program associated with the extension when such a file is double clicked or 'opened' (as in the browser example).

 

Thanks, I am using Win 10 with Firefox and this window is the one from Win 7 which I want 10 to have.



this is the win 10 one but no save, JUST "launch app"

 

This is a Firefox question, then, resolved by searching for
add save as to firefox

Tools, Options,

 

Always have this clicked but has not worked for many releases. It is ignored and dont know why.

 

If it's not working for you, suggest you take that up in Mozilla's forum.

Also try FF's Safe Mode.

 

I have no idea why Firefox since it gets this INFO FIRST FROM the internet would not give the cmd to Win 10 to save. Win 7 I think does it right. Win 10 never has and has no OPTION TO "SAVE" that I know of. every SUFFIX in the SET ASSOCIATION is an APP.

 

will try as Mozilla is worst than Microsoft on HELP

 

It works for me as I said- again, try FF's Safe Mode.

 

you mean you "operate" in safe mode all the time? isn't that difficult day to day? I only use safe to debug

 

Just try - as in once- FF in its Safe Mode. That's not Windows Safe Mode.

A quick search will tell you how. Means no add-ons enabled e.g.

 

nope, SAFE MODE and a click on a torrent link still opens that stupid Win 10 wanting an APP TO OPEN and FF still has the "Always ask you where to save filesask me" checked.

 

These dialogue boxes are very different. I'm pretty sure this is an FF issue- best refer to Mozilla.
Please can you confirm that is the dialogue box displayed by FF when you click on the torrent link. Thanks.



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Firefox launch application downloads
See
Change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file | Firefox Help

I would like to every time. Is that possible? | Firefox Support Forum | Mozilla Support