in Win XP or earlier, we can change / delete file association in File type of "Folder Option".but found disappeared since Vista.Can anyone tell me where to find the same function?thankslolojack

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P.S. I know how to change file asso. with only right click, my question is how to delete??i want to make the file type totally without any program asso. with it ..... (like .dat)thankslolojack

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Hi,This cannot be done directly in Windows, but... there are alternatives likehttp://
www.winhelponline.com/downloadattachment.php?aId=9f390841cdbe0c2457898179b80dfce0&articleId=231orhttp://www.creativelement.com/powertools/#downloadAs
far as I know they are freeware allowing some things Vista did not allow. I haven't tested them myself, but they may be useful for you.RegardsRem

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I take ".dat" for example.Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT in the registry.Search ".DAT" under this key.Click on this key and delete the (Default) value.Aski.
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I take ".dat" for example.Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT in the registry.Search ".DAT" under this key.Click on this key and delete the (Default) value.

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Dear Aski,Thank for your help!i will try ^^regardslolojack

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Hi,

This cannot be done directly in Windows, but... there are alternatives like

http://www.winhelponline.com/downloadattachment.php?aId=9f390841cdbe0c2457898179b80dfce0&articleId=231


or


http://www.creativelement.com/powertools/#download


As far as I know they are freeware allowing some things Vista did not allow. I haven't tested them myself, but they may be useful for you.

Regards

Rem
The First link worked perfectly to remove file association using Windows 7...thanks :)

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