How do i change the file association for SCR files


  1. jpc
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    How do i change the file association for SCR files


    Hi,
    I use files with an SCR extension to store text data. For me SCR means script.

    I would like it so that when I double-click on this file, that it opens with notepad (or something similar).
    But this file is registered as a screen saver. And I cannot change the file association.

    I have tried "Associate a file type or protocol with a program". I can select NOTEPAD but the "Current application" remains as "Unknown application". And in my folders, the file type remains "Screen saver". So this option does not work.

    I have also tried adjusting the registry entry regarding "scr" files. Or removing the registry entry. Neither works.
    And I also don't get the "right click / open with" option.

    So how do I change the file association of scr files? any suggestions?

    Thanks
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  3. Kyhi
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    change the file extension of your script to .script
    and associate .script with notepad

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  4. jpc
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    Already thought of. But this is not an option. I also use a windows 7 computer where this isn't a problem.
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