> From [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Go to http://www.baxbex.com and DL their OpenExpert program. I use it and its great! > > "OpenExpert adds 'Open with' to the context menu of any chosen file type, using any applications you decide. So you can easily open your graphic files with your favorite paint program, or view your HTML files in either Netscape or Internet Explorer, just with a few clicks of the mouse."
Thank you, sir. If I ever need it, it's good to know it is there. However, if I can configure something on the computer without adding another program to the tons of stuff we are always downloading (I'm gradually getting out of that habit), I would do the configuring (when I know what to do). You might accomplish the same thing with some "fooling around" with the Registry. I know it works with Windows 98; maybe it will with other systems too. Just make sure you back up the Registry before trying anything. Try this: a. Open the Registry (Run, regedit) b. Navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\* c. Right-click on the * key and choose New Key. d. Name this subkey Shell. e Right-click on Shell key and add a new subkey named Openas. f. Right-click this key and add a new subkey named Command. g. Now double-click the default string value in the right-hand pane. A dialog box will pop up. h. Paste: "C:\Windows\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %1%2" (sans quotes) i. (the %1 removes the permanent check mark from the "Open With* menu) j. Click OK. k Now navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\Unknown (near bottom) - delete Unknown key. This will not only add "Open With" to any right-click of any file, but will also remove the check from the "Always use this program to open this file type" box. If you choose to check it, it's always your option. I might have even learned this trick from this group (who remembers?); PCWorks has some of the best. My original concern was how to add a program to the "Open With" window which was already solved ... Harold ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
