file associations option missing


  1. Confuciused
    Posts : 2
    Win 7 64bit
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    file associations option missing


    Hi guys,
    I've got a problem with file association in that I can't get to choose any default program from a list.

    After clicking "Open with" I choose the option of;
    "Choose default" and get this with everything I try to choose a default for;

    "The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action, please install a program or,

    if one is installed, create an association in the default program control panel"

    I like to use "FYzip" to open all types of zip files/folders as it works well with my expectations but I can't get it

    or even a photograph to have a default opening program. I have no problem in opening any format of photographs

    but that's not the issue.

    Can anyone help me sort this out before I end up doing a blasted Re-Format of my whole win7 home addition?

    Many thanks.
    Last edited by Brink; 07 Feb 2013 at 22:03. Reason: fixed format so that it's readable
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  3. ICIT2LOL
    Posts : 21,004
    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       New #2

    Hello Confuciucsed is that the Microsoft message? and have you tried 7-zip? I find it works with most of that sort of stuff.

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  4. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Confuciused,

    Double check to make sure that you still have the "C:\Windows\System32\OpenWith.exe" file.

    Do you have any issue opening any other .exe file?
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