file association not working..


  1. LeeRex
    Posts : 6
    Win 7 home 64 bit
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    file association not working..


    When I try to open a folder by left clicking with my mouse I get a message that tells me there is no file association. If I right click then select "open", it works! How do I fix this?
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  3. Tpau
    Posts : 41
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
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    You can try this Folder fix in the link below or wait for some of the win7 guru's of the forum to help you out.

    Default File Type Associations - Restore
    Last edited by Brink; 12 Jul 2016 at 14:51. Reason: replaced link for the same here
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