How do I make files not to 'open with' in default in cmd?


  1. there
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    How do I make files not to 'open with' in default in cmd?


    So, I was searching on the internet for solutions about how to open a file with Windows Shell Common, then I found this guy on Yahoo! Answers telling me to default open it with CMD. Now I can't open it with any programs. I'm stuck with the CMD, popping out when I open the file. I have a .dat file and I really want to restore(or whatever terms you call it) back to open in default with 'Windows Shell Common' or just with Notepad.

    Please help, I really need an answer. Just make things easy to understand for me. I'm not a computer programmer or what.
    Last edited by there; 19 May 2012 at 09:40. Reason: Wrong spelling, and just to make the title clearer.
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  3. Dwarf
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    Hi there and welcome to W7 Forums

    This might help you: Default File Type Associations - Restore
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  4. there
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    Dwarf said:
    Hi there and welcome to W7 Forums

    This might help you: Default File Type Associations - Restore

    Wow. Thank you for your fast reply! It indeed worked. Ha ha. Thanks for that! :)
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  6. Dwarf
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    You're most welcome, there. :)
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