JSON is not a valid Win32 application error


  1. KEI
    Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #1

    JSON is not a valid Win32 application error


    I was trying to open a JSON file I choose Notepad but I forgot to uncheck the "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" then it became default using Notepad I wanted it to change back how it originally was when it was a Unknown application so through my searching I found out that the shell32.dll was that I change it as a default program but when I open the file that error came. Whenever I go to properties the option Change is not there and selecting "Open with" the option "Always use the..." is locked. What should I do?

    OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Computer type: Laptop
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  2. Posts : 1,210
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (XP, 98SE, 95, 3.11, DOS 7.10 on VM) + Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx
       #2

    Hi KEI,

    Welcome to 7 Forums :)

    Take a look at this tutorial to unassociate a program from a file type.
    File Extension Type - Unassociate
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  3. KEI
    Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #3

    gladson1976 said:
    Hi KEI,

    Welcome to 7 Forums :)

    Take a look at this tutorial to unassociate a program from a file type.
    File Extension Type - Unassociate
    I did what the tutorial ask but it's still the same. I'm still getting the error but thanks for your help.
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  4. KEI
    Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I'm still taking any suggestions :)
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  5. Posts : 1
    Windows 8 64bit
       #5

    Rather than trying to open it in Windows - just upload it to json-csv.com and convert it to CSV. As long as the data is not sensitive of course.
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  6. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #6

    KEI said:
    I'm still taking any suggestions :)
    The article at the following link will explain how to change the registry entry for default file types;

    How Do You Remove a Default File Association in Windows 7?

    Always be sure to backup the registry before making any changes!
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