XP not recognising some file types (avi, psd)

[JPakaSwizz 0]

Just made a new user area and put some files into shared documents folder to get to, but when viewing them on the new area they are not recongised, the open with dialog opens each time and does not allow me to select the "use this option everytime" tick box....

Using XP SP2.

Thanks

[davidsword 0]

to solve your 'use this option everytime' go to Default Programs in the start menu, i know in vista it breaks each extension down to a specific app of your choice, i dont know if its the same in xp, but i can assume

& does the new user have admin privs? if not try that.

[JPakaSwizz 0]

the new user does have adim priveledges,by default programs do you mean "Set program access and defaults"? because i cant do anything from there...(in terms of file ext's)

[SbuxBlaze 0]

Right click a avi or psd file, where it says Open With click change and select the right program. Click Apply or OK. All of your psd or avi files from now on should open with that program that you chose for them and will have the right icon

[JPakaSwizz 0]

Right click a avi or psd file, where it says Open With click change and select the right program. Click Apply or OK. All of your psd or avi files from now on should open with that program that you chose for them and will have the right icon

That has worked with the .avi, but only opening it (the icon shows quicktime for some reson but im using VLC) however my .psd's are still asking if windows can search for program or for me to specify...it wont save my choice or show the right icon...

any ideas?

[SirSmiley 0]

Since I don't use shared folders regularly I have a question. Did you install the default app's for all users? If you did then then there shouldn't be an issue.

My only suggestion is to go into your default apps (eg. VLC, & PSD) under the new account and re-associate the file types. It should be under a settings, options or preferences window.

This always works better for me than doing into through folder options. Otherwise my only suggestion is to go into the registry & do it manually which is a major pain in the @ss

[JPakaSwizz 0]

Since I don't use shared folders regularly I have a question. Did you install the default app's for all users? If you did then then there shouldn't be an issue.

My only suggestion is to go into your default apps (eg. VLC, & PSD) under the new account and re-associate the file types. It should be under a settings, options or preferences window.

This always works better for me than doing into through folder options. Otherwise my only suggestion is to go into the registry & do it manually which is a major pain in the @ss

I figured out how to do it in VLC (had to reinstall, then assign...shame its not in prefs) but can't find it in Photoshop....maybe ill ahve to reinstall aswell

[SirSmiley 0]

Don't have Photoshop but, I'm sure it's in there some where then again I just checked Reader & they don't have any options in there.

If their menus are consistent it will be under Edit|Preferences

[JPakaSwizz 0]

Yeah checked there....oh well, might just have to live with it for a week or so until I get round to buying a macbook