How to add a new file extension in vista

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Carl F

XP has the ability to add a new file extension
in control panel/file options/file types/new(button).
I have not found this button or its equivalent in vista
How do I add a new file extension in vista?
In vista, control panel/default programs/set associations seems to be
a misnomer since it does not give the option of adding a non-existent
file extension association.

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Carl F
 
On Jun 6, 1:34 pm, Carl F <ca...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> XP has the ability to add a new file extension
> in control panel/file options/file types/new(button).
> I have not found this button or its equivalent in vista
> How do I add a new file extension in vista?
> In vista, control panel/default programs/set associations seems to be
> a misnomer since it does not give the option of adding a non-existent
> file extension association.
>
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> -- If I knew anymore I would be able to give you
>         a foolish answer. --
>
>         Carl F

There's no need to manually register a new file extension.
Unrecognized file extensions will still show 'Open' on the right-click
context menu. Simply find a file with the extension that you wish to
add, right-click it, select 'Open' and follow the prompts to associate
the file with an application or command.

To change a file extension association go to Control Panel->Programs-
>Default Programs
 
Create a file using Notepad, and save it with the extension you want to add. Double-click the file and in the Open With dialog, choose the application from the list. Place a checkmark near "Always open...." and click OK.

This adds the new file type for the *current* user account.

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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"Carl F" <carlf@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:OLzOFu$xIHA.5472@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
XP has the ability to add a new file extension
in control panel/file options/file types/new(button).
I have not found this button or its equivalent in vista
How do I add a new file extension in vista?
In vista, control panel/default programs/set associations seems to be
a misnomer since it does not give the option of adding a non-existent
file extension association.

--
-- If I knew anymore I would be able to give you
a foolish answer. --

Carl F
 
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