I can't add a program to the list of "Open with" programs


  1. stardot
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    I can't add a program to the list of "Open with" programs


    Hi,

    I have a problem where I can't add a program to the "Open with" list. I need to do that for (1) to open the file and (2) set default program for that type of file.

    This is not limited to one file type, it happens with all files.

    Can someone help me with this?

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  3. billmcct
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    Windows 7 Home Premium
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    Just put a shortcut to the program you want to use into the "Send To Menu":
    C:\Users\XXXXXXXXXXXXX\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo
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  4. stardot
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    @billmcct is there a fix to this other than adding to the "SendTo" list?

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  6. Bree
    Posts : 644
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    stardot said:
    ....is there a fix to this other than adding to the "SendTo" list?
    Welcome to Seven Forums.

    Yes, there is.

    Choose 'Open with...'. First click the V 'down arrow' to the right of 'Other Programs' to see if the one you want is listed there. If it isn't, then click the Browse button. You can then search your entire drive to find any program you may want to use. Once you have opened a file with your chosen program it should from then on appear in the Open With list for files of this type.

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