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JPD6825
11-01-2007, 11:32 PM
I've never had a real need to modify file associations until now and have not previously used any of the improved 'Explorers' such as Resco...

So this is easy - what is the best tool I should install to allow me to modify file associations now that I have a real need?

I'm downloading files from a server where I work and the web based application that is passing the files to my PPC is sending me pdfs but they are coming down with a .cfm extension which is a pain. The simplest solution to this hassle seems to me to be to associate .cfm with Acrobat Reader.

So what is your recommendation? I'd be happy to use a free app that just resolves this immediate need - but please share your experiences with any app that accomplishes this and more.

thierryb
11-02-2007, 06:44 AM
sktools can help you. Not free. But have lot of tools.

Don't Panic!
11-02-2007, 02:47 PM
Total Commander for Pocket PC (http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm) is free. Check this tutorial (http://www.ghisler.com/advanced.htm#tutorial_associate) for how to change file associations. Which Pocket PC are you using?
edit:
Nevermind saw it in your sig. This program works fine with an X50v running WM2003SE.

Menneisyys
11-06-2007, 11:54 AM
In addition, I also recommend the free myExtensions .

Also, if you don't mind manual registry editing, I've also explained how it's done (along with a tutorial on myExtensions and Resco!) in a tutorial, which I cross-post it here (so that I don't need to link external sites):

Now I understand. Then, all you have to do is the following:

- if you have Resco File Explorer, tap-and-hold the CAB file until the pop-up menu comes up. Choose Associate With and enter \Windows\wceload.exe in the "Choose the program..." field.

http://www.winmobiletech.com/kuvat/AssociateExtensions-1.gif

- if you prefer using a registry script instead, import the following one:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile]
@="CAB File"
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile\DefaultIcon]
@="\\Windows\\wceload.exe,-101"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile\Shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile\Shell\Open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile\Shell\Open\Command]
@="\\Windows\\wceload.exe %1"


here, the last, [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cabfile\Shell\Open\Command] key is the most important. Check whether the default key in it is \Windows\wceload.exe %1. If not, change to it:

http://www.winmobiletech.com/kuvat/AssociateExtensions-2.gif

If you want to go this way, you may also be interested in my registry editor roundup at http://pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16508

- a third possibility is using myExtensions v1.1.0 ( http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/myextensions.shtml ). Install it, run it and click OK on the first screen. Choose .cab from the list. In the Command: field, enter \Windows\wceload.exe %1 (note the trailing %1!):

http://www.winmobiletech.com/kuvat/AssociateExtensions-3.gif

Please note that this concerns not only CAB files but also anything. Then, naturally, the program to run will be something different, as with the registry entry you need to edit.

Menneisyys
11-06-2007, 11:57 AM
Another tutorial; now, with MP3 files as examples:

Originally posted by poohead
[br]After uninstalling Platform4Player from the device, I was unable to open any mp3 files directly in File Explorer anymore.

Whenever I open the files in File Explorer, i get a message saying "There is no application associated with.....Run the application first...."



Yes, that's a common problem with Platform4Player.

- if you have Resco File Explorer, start it and tap-and-hold any MP3 file until the pop-up menu appears. Choose Associate with… and enter \Windows\wmplayer.exe in the "Choose the program..." field.

http://www.winmobiletech.com/kuvat/AssociateExtensionsMP3-1.gif

- if you prefer using a registry script instead (if you want to go this way, you may also be interested in my registry editor roundup at http://pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16508 ) , import the following one:


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File]
@="MP3 File"
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File\Shell]


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File\Shell\Open]


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File\Shell\Open\Command]
@="\\Windows\\wmplayer.exe %1"


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File\DefaultIcon]
@="\\Windows\\wmplayer.exe,-101"


here, the last-but-one, [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MP3File\Shell\Open\Command] key is the most important.


- a third possibility is using myExtensions v1.1.0 ( http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/myextensions.shtml ). Install it, run it and click OK on the first screen. Choose .mp3 from the list. In the Command: field, enter \Windows\wmplayer.exe %1 (note the trailing %1!)