Could not link the file format in Windows 10. Please choose an alternative way to open it.

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LegendKryZo
Junior Member

10-29-2016, 07:25 PM

I set up a brand new VM with a fresh Windows 10 Pro installation some time ago. After a few weeks of use, I realized the file associations aren’t working properly. For regular file types they don’t change, and for new formats like .php it keeps prompting me with “How do you want to open this file?” even after I set the program and remind it. I’ve tried running sfc /scannow, creating a new user account, clearing registry entries for file extensions, and even assigning different programs to various file types, but nothing helped. I’ve been looking for answers online without success and am hoping someone has faced the same issue before. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

LegendKryZo

10-29-2016, 07:25 PM #1

haawksx_
Junior Member

10-31-2016, 05:47 AM

Typically, when setting up a software such as a code editor, it prompts you to specify which files you wish to link, making tools like VS Code a viable option.

haawksx_

10-31-2016, 05:47 AM #2

Typically, when setting up a software such as a code editor, it prompts you to specify which files you wish to link, making tools like VS Code a viable option.

kernsdude
Junior Member

11-01-2016, 04:54 PM

Also not functioning.

kernsdude

11-01-2016, 04:54 PM #3

Also not functioning.

Okunino
Posting Freak

845

11-01-2016, 06:08 PM

The fix is on.

Okunino

11-01-2016, 06:08 PM #4

The fix is on.

GuilherGat_Br
Member

186

11-14-2016, 06:35 PM

Is it a recognized problem? Reports suggest some users experienced difficulties following a recent update this year, though detailed information is limited.

GuilherGat_Br

11-14-2016, 06:35 PM #5

Is it a recognized problem? Reports suggest some users experienced difficulties following a recent update this year, though detailed information is limited.

Antez03
Member

174

11-14-2016, 10:38 PM

I've located it. Thanks @GoodBytes! You avoided the need for a full reset that likely wouldn't have resolved the issue.

Antez03

11-14-2016, 10:38 PM #6

I've located it. Thanks @GoodBytes! You avoided the need for a full reset that likely wouldn't have resolved the issue.

OwenWRN
Member

11-15-2016, 07:26 AM

Yes. For those on the October Update, the fix is in the Release Preview Ring, meaning it should be available within a week or two if everything proceeds smoothly.

OwenWRN

11-15-2016, 07:26 AM #7

Yes. For those on the October Update, the fix is in the Release Preview Ring, meaning it should be available within a week or two if everything proceeds smoothly.

Llabros
Senior Member

740

11-15-2016, 07:49 AM

Mid-2019...

Llabros

11-15-2016, 07:49 AM #8

Mid-2019...

mrsmanga
Member

11-15-2016, 04:57 PM

The update gods have smiled upon me! I just opened my VM and noticed it had rebooted during sleep, which was a clear sign... AN UPDATE! I managed to link a PHP file with Notepad++ and... the issue was resolved! I was close to performing a full clean install, but I didn’t realize the fix would arrive that same day.

mrsmanga

11-15-2016, 04:57 PM #9