I Can't Set Low Risk File Types In Win 7 Home Premium
I don't need to protect myself from a gif or jpg, but i'm always asked if I'm sure when I double click. The odd thing is, I can open a Window's bmp without any hassle. I have searched the registry and have not found the often mentioned "LowRiskFileTypes". How do I manage these? I already have UAC set to "never". I often see mentioned GPedit.msc, but that's not on my computer. I'm having to learn how to registry hack to get Windows 7 back to the functionality of XP. Why did Microsoft take away the ability to control the operating system on our own machines? I've paid the money for Windows 7. Please don't cripple it. I can't go back to XP, and I won't go to Apple. I can't be the only one who feels on edge about this. I feel like Microsoft is making decisions for me. It makes me feel queasy like I'm under someone else's control. I've been using Windows since 95, so I've come to expect some things from Windows. Thank you. UPDATE: I thought this problem just started. However, I have been opening jpg's from a new folder this morning without a permission dialog. I can only repeat the problem with one folder of jpg files and a gif in another folder on a removable drive.
July 14th, 2010 4:50pm

Hi, The "LowRiskFileTypes" settings apply to attachment not image files installed on hard disk. From the updated information, it seems that this issue only occurs when opening files on a removable driver. If you have any antivirus software installed, I suggest disable them and check if the issue persists. Regards,Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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July 16th, 2010 1:24pm

I should have been clear. The jpg folder is on my desktop. The gif is on the external drive. The folder was created by me. The jpg's are from someone else. I have full permission set for the folder. The permission screen is from Windows and not Avast. However, I did disable all shields and the problem wasn't fixed. Is there a reason a jpg would need permission to open? So far the problem is limited. Other jpgs in other folders open immediately.
July 17th, 2010 3:44am

Hi, When did this issue occur for the first time? Run regedit.exe from Start menu, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations Remove .jpg and .jpeg from the value if any. Or update the definition of Avast and perform a full scan. Regards, Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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July 19th, 2010 10:34am

Seems I tried this before. The only folder under Policies is Explorer. Explorer has no sub folders. I know the tweak tool was left out of my version of Win 7. I get the feeling I don't get to be bug free nor hastle free with the basic Win 7. It's weird that it's the lowest of the retail versions, yet it's called Premium. Well, cereal box toys are called premiums too.
July 25th, 2010 9:39pm

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