Files to open with default applications

InvaderPar

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So my windows won't open certain files with their default applications. Double-clicking .html files won't open them up in Firefox, and neither will .mp3's in Foobar2000. I also noticed that I can't drag and drop those files into their respective applications straight from explorer like I used to be able to, but I can open (and drag and drop) if I use the application's built-in 'file -> open' command, just not from explorer...

The files are set to open in those programs by default.

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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HP Pavilion dv5
OS
Win7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Dual 2.16 Ghz
Memory
4GB
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NVidia GeForce 9200M GS, 256MB
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320GB internal, 320GB external, 1TB external to come (big download library XD)
You can change the default application by right clicking on the file and choosing Open With... and then expand the list of programs. Highlight the application you wish to open that file type, check the option for "Always use this selected program to open this kind of file" and click OK. This should lock in the default app.

As far as the drag and drop, I'm not sure on that one.
 

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Home Built
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Windows 7 Pro
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Intel i5
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Gigabyte P55M-UD2
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4 Gig Corsair 1600
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Nvidia 260
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On Board
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Samsung 226BW
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1680*1050
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1 Terabyte
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Coolmax 700watt
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Cooler Master 690
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Air
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MS Laser Keyboard 6000 v2.0
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MS Laser Mouse 6000 v2.0
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Fiber
Hi,Type "default" into the Start Search box and click on the Default Programs at the top of the Menu page,
Then associate a file with the program that you want.
 

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Self Build 64bit
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Vista Ult64, Win7600
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2400 MHz 64bit OS
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Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi @p 64 bit OS
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4096 MB DDR3-SDRAM
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ATI Radeon HD 3870 Series x2 Crossfired
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Realtek on board
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Samsung SyncMaster - 23 inches
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1680x1050 pixels at 60 Hz in True Colors
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Hitachi (250 GB)/Samsung 750 GB. /Barracuda 160 GB.
My Book 1 TB external..
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Cooler Master 1000w
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Cooler Master Cosmos 1000.
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Fans and fresh air,
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Wireless
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Wireless
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Never fast enough
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