Strange file association with LibreOffice (".key" file)

KEY File: How to open KEY file (and what it is)

It would seem more likely this is meant to be an Apple type presentation format file rather than one of the other possible uses for .key as in the above link.

How to Open .key Files on Windows 10/11 [Step-by-Step]

TheOwner said:

What causes it has Calc icon if is associated with Impress?

LibreOffice was originally created to be open source and compatible with Office.
I can see where it might use Office icons (or similar), rather than "MAC" icons.

Maybe rebuild your icon cache and see if anything changes?

Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 10

I created a ppt file, then converted it to .key.

I have Libre Office installed - this is what I see:


As I suspected- Apple keynote.

But as you say, a Libre Office Calc icon.... yet it opens in Impress.

Odd- I simply refreshed the desktop (where I placed these) and got


Tried changing the association to another program, back to Impress... still the green Calc icon.

One solution/ fix:


and browse to simpress.exe

- done.

If I create a txt file, then change the extension only to key, the icon changes to Impress, but the file opens in Writer.
Which is curious, as my default association for txt isn't Writer.

Other than that the associations seem ok- it's simply the assignment of the icon path that seems incorrect.

Have you used the Default Programs Editor as I suggested?

(It's a great free tool, very convenient).