hi. i require my windows 8.1 clients to receive settings relating to default file associations via a gpo, but although i specify the extension and the path the setting does not take effect. i know the policy as a whole is being read, since i also set some folder options which are working great. are these settings available for windows 8.1?

Hi,

Thanks for your post.

Based on my knowledge, we could use GP Preferences (=GPP) to perform this task. And also simply create a "File type" item within "Folder options" and specify the needed parameters.

 Here is the related articles.

Configure a File Type Item

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754587.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Configuring file associations in Windows 8.1

http://blogs.technet.com/b/mniehaus/archive/2014/01/10/configuring-file-associations-in-windows-8-1.aspx

Best Regards,

Mary Dong