

And then F3 function key (or alternatively Edit > Find Next command) to jump to the next one, then next, in cyclic order. There are other places, as well, for example, at least several S-1-5-some-long-numbers-here sections each containing file extension associations, so manually navigating through a tree with million rows and branches can be a tedious job.Ĭomputer\HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-IDENTITY-STRING-1\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FileAssociations\Ĭomputer\HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-IDENTITY-STRING-2\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FileAssociations\Ĭomputer\HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-IDENTITY-STRING-3\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\FileAssociations\Ĭomputer\HKEY_USERS\ S-1-5-IDENTITY-STRING_Classes\


However, this is just one place that holds information about extensions and file associations. You can also copy/paste above path directly to the path indicator / input box (outlined in rectangle-shaped red border in above screenshot). Microsoft Windows 10 – File Extension Associations In Registry – HKEY_CURRENT_USER Right-click on regedit and select Run as administrator option (just in case, it may not be required). This is very straightforward – just click on START button at the corner (or alternatively magnifier/loupe icon) and start typing “registry” somewhere. Ok, now that that legal crap is settled, let’s move on to business, shall we? STEP 1: Run Windows Registry

I will not be responsible for any damage to your computer you do by following this tutorial and messing up with it! If you don’t know how to make a backup copy of Windows Registry, maybe you should learn that step first, and then return here. Before you proceed, make a backup copy of it! Did you make a backup copy? Ok, continue reading. Before you proceed, make a backup copy of it. Of course, we need to edit Windows Registry. Well, it turns out this is fairly simple to do, however, there are few gotchas that I experienced by doing this. How can we easily fix this without any 3rd party software? How To RESET File Association with App / Program In Windows 10? Microsoft Windows 10 Open With File Prompt
