file associations

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Rainy

Windows xp
SP2
Hi,

I associated files with certain programs using the open with menu context,
...I browse to where the program is, and tick the always open with this
program. and when I click on the file, the program opens, but the file
does not! While inside the program I can open the same file without a
problem. hoping there is a fix for this.. thanks for any help.. Rainy
 
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3 dif
ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to the file
to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that now.
 
BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Rainy and Bruce,

I don't have Paint Shop Pro , nor do I have problem as described. I tested
this before suggested...

If you use this program a lot, place a shortcut to it in "Open with..."
folder. First, go to C>Documents and Settings> <username> >Send to. Note:
Send to may be a hidden folder; if not seen, go to Tools>Options>View tab,
and select "always show hidden files and folders" or similar.

Next, locate Paint Shop, the program, wherever you put it. Create a
shortcut to it, then cut the shortcut. Return to "Open with..." ; paste the
shortcut in the folder. It should now appear in the list of places to send
items to, in this case, opening the program with the picture.

Finally go to step one and re-hide the" Open with ..." folder. This should
not affect its function.

Malv
 
thanks, but I am not the one who is having the open with problem.. I can
associate it, but after I do this, the file when clicked on does not open in
the program.. .. the program opens.. but not the file.. thanks, Rainy

Rainy and Bruce,

I don't have Paint Shop Pro , nor do I have problem as described. I tested
this before suggested...

If you use this program a lot, place a shortcut to it in "Open with..."
folder. First, go to C>Documents and Settings> <username> >Send to. Note:
Send to may be a hidden folder; if not seen, go to Tools>Options>View tab,
and select "always show hidden files and folders" or similar.

Next, locate Paint Shop, the program, wherever you put it. Create a
shortcut to it, then cut the shortcut. Return to "Open with..." ; paste the
shortcut in the folder. It should now appear in the list of places to send
items to, in this case, opening the program with the picture.

Finally go to step one and re-hide the" Open with ..." folder. This should
not affect its function.

Malv
 
Try this:
Right click the file > choose properties > Properties box opens > In the
"Opens with:" line if its not PSP then click "Change" button > Choose the
program.
 
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Poprivet said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Hi Rey, thanks for the suggestion.. when I chose properties, paint shop pro
is listed.. but still the file does not open.. just the program.. appreciate
your suggestion.. Rainy
Try this:
Right click the file > choose properties > Properties box opens > In the
"Opens with:" line if its not PSP then click "Change" button > Choose the
program.
 
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Rainy,

No. It was not, by looking at the graphic you posted earlier. That's the reason I suggested that edit. Can you verify if you've edited the correct key?

Run the "Reg.exe" command once again and Copy/Paste the results here.

Tip: To copy text from Command Prompt window, right-click anywhere on the command prompt and choose "Select All" and then press ENTER (this copies the text to clipboard)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Rainy,

So where is the "[open("%1")] entry in your registry export? It's clearly missing

- - -
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ
- - -

Perhaps you can try it again, or I'll create a REG file for you later.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


here is the text i copied and pasted! I also attached the screenshot of
the default that looked to me like it had exactly what you asked me for...
if I'm missing something please let me know... :( I appreciate the help..
thanks Rainy
! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\command
<NO NAME> REG_SZ "D:\Programs\Corel\Paint Shop Pro X.exe" /dde

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro
X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec\Applicati
on
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Corel Paint Shop Pro X

C:\Documents and Settings\Pat Estrada>





Rainy,

No. It was not, by looking at the graphic you posted earlier. That's the
reason I suggested that edit. Can you verify if you've edited the correct
key?

Run the "Reg.exe" command once again and Copy/Paste the results here.

Tip: To copy text from Command Prompt window, right-click anywhere on the
command prompt and choose "Select All" and then press ENTER (this copies the
text to clipboard)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
I'm not sure I understand... do you mean it's in the default and not in the
string... Can I add it manually? I do quite a bit on my own with my
computer.. have been fixing my own xp problems for a long time now, with the
help of this group and the net.. thank God for this group! but the registry
is quite difficult for me but if you will please tell me what I need to do.
I can do it. thanks Rainy
Rainy,

So where is the "[open("%1")] entry in your registry export? It's clearly
missing

- - -
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ
- - -

Perhaps you can try it again, or I'll create a REG file for you later.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


here is the text i copied and pasted! I also attached the screenshot of
the default that looked to me like it had exactly what you asked me for...
if I'm missing something please let me know... :( I appreciate the help..
thanks Rainy
! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\command
<NO NAME> REG_SZ "D:\Programs\Corel\Paint Shop Pro X.exe" /dde

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro
X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec\Applicati
on
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Corel Paint Shop Pro X

C:\Documents and Settings\Pat Estrada>





Rainy,

No. It was not, by looking at the graphic you posted earlier. That's the
reason I suggested that edit. Can you verify if you've edited the correct
key?

Run the "Reg.exe" command once again and Copy/Paste the results here.

Tip: To copy text from Command Prompt window, right-click anywhere on the
command prompt and choose "Select All" and then press ENTER (this copies the
text to clipboard)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Open Regedit.exe and navigate to the following branch:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec

In the right-pane, double-click the value named "(default)"

Set its value data as "[open("%1")]" (without the outer quotes)

Close Regedit.exe

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'm not sure I understand... do you mean it's in the default and not in the
string... Can I add it manually? I do quite a bit on my own with my
computer.. have been fixing my own xp problems for a long time now, with the
help of this group and the net.. thank God for this group! but the registry
is quite difficult for me but if you will please tell me what I need to do.
I can do it. thanks Rainy
Rainy,

So where is the "[open("%1")] entry in your registry export? It's clearly
missing

- - -
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ
- - -

Perhaps you can try it again, or I'll create a REG file for you later.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


here is the text i copied and pasted! I also attached the screenshot of
the default that looked to me like it had exactly what you asked me for...
if I'm missing something please let me know... :( I appreciate the help..
thanks Rainy
! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\command
<NO NAME> REG_SZ "D:\Programs\Corel\Paint Shop Pro X.exe" /dde

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro
X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec\Applicati
on
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Corel Paint Shop Pro X

C:\Documents and Settings\Pat Estrada>





Rainy,

No. It was not, by looking at the graphic you posted earlier. That's the
reason I suggested that edit. Can you verify if you've edited the correct
key?

Run the "Reg.exe" command once again and Copy/Paste the results here.

Tip: To copy text from Command Prompt window, right-click anywhere on the
command prompt and choose "Select All" and then press ENTER (this copies the
text to clipboard)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Hi Ramesh... well this time when I followed your instructions.. now psp and
pspimages open iin paint shop pro.. but tubes or the tub extension do not..
I have re associated the files inside of Paint shop Pro.. and also used the
open with to associated all the psp files.. I also reinstalled the program
thinking that would do it.. but I think the problem is with windows... and
not the program,

Just before reinstalling the program.. I deleted the appropriate keys in the
registry .. only in user and machine though.. so I don't know why this is
acting this way.. maybe I need to format but really hate the thought!
thanks for the help..appreciate any suggestions... Rainy


Open Regedit.exe and navigate to the following branch:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec

In the right-pane, double-click the value named "(default)"

Set its value data as "[open("%1")]" (without the outer quotes)

Close Regedit.exe

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I'm not sure I understand... do you mean it's in the default and not in the
string... Can I add it manually? I do quite a bit on my own with my
computer.. have been fixing my own xp problems for a long time now, with the
help of this group and the net.. thank God for this group! but the registry
is quite difficult for me but if you will please tell me what I need to do.
I can do it. thanks Rainy
Rainy,

So where is the "[open("%1")] entry in your registry export? It's clearly
missing

- - -
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ
- - -

Perhaps you can try it again, or I'll create a REG file for you later.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


here is the text i copied and pasted! I also attached the screenshot of
the default that looked to me like it had exactly what you asked me for...
if I'm missing something please let me know... :( I appreciate the help..
thanks Rainy
! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\command
<NO NAME> REG_SZ "D:\Programs\Corel\Paint Shop Pro X.exe" /dde

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec
<NO NAME> REG_SZ

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\paint shop pro
X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec\Applicati
on
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Corel Paint Shop Pro X

C:\Documents and Settings\Pat Estrada>





Rainy,

No. It was not, by looking at the graphic you posted earlier. That's the
reason I suggested that edit. Can you verify if you've edited the correct
key?

Run the "Reg.exe" command once again and Copy/Paste the results here.

Tip: To copy text from Command Prompt window, right-click anywhere on the
command prompt and choose "Select All" and then press ENTER (this copies the
text to clipboard)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh.. no that was already set up that way.. but copied and pasted your
string just in case I was overlooking something.. I appreciate very much
your helping me.. more than you know.. :) Rainy
Rainy,

Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Paint Shop Pro X.exe\shell\Open\ddeexec]

Double-click (default) and set its data as given below:

[open("%1")]

Close Regedit.exe

If that does not help, post back. We can try another method to crack the
nut.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


it would not let me copy and paste what came up. so I created a screenshot..
hopefully you will be able to view it.. I changed the exe to paint shop pro
X.exe as suggested.. Thanks for helping me.. I have your windows xp site
saved in my favorites and go there often.. :) thanks. Rainy
Hi Rainy,

Click Start, Run and type:

cmd /k reg query "HKCR\Applications\psp.exe" /s

Copy the output and paste it along with your reply.

Note: The above assumes that the executable file name for Paintshop Pro is
psp.exe. If not, change the file name in the above command accordingly.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


thanks Ramesh for jumping in.. I have reinstalled the program.. hoping that
would fix it.. but it hasn't. is there a way I can manually edit the
registry so the file opens.. and not just the program? thanks again.. Rainy
I second this suggestion.

I believe a "%1" (file name argument) is missing in registry for PSP
application registration. Should be fixed by reisntalling PSP.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


BruceM said:
Another one with the same problem.
Trying to add Paint Shop Pro to the "open with" list but failed the 3
dif ways I usually succeed in doing it.
Get's a bit on the nose having to open PSP first & then browsing to
the file to open it.
Only way I haven't tried is with reg hack. Might go investigate that
now.
Click to expand...

Probably easier to just re-install PSP and let it reset the associations.
Unless something has the association locked, that'll work. Just save your
My PSP Files folder off to the side while you reinstall.

Pop`
 
Rainy,

Don't have PSP installed in my system here, and don't know what "tubes" file open with. Perhaps you can try this question in in PSP forums, or in the Microsoft microsoft.public.windowsxp_photos newsgroup.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh... well this time when I followed your instructions.. now psp and
pspimages open iin paint shop pro.. but tubes or the tub extension do not..
I have re associated the files inside of Paint shop Pro.. and also used the
open with to associated all the psp files.. I also reinstalled the program
thinking that would do it.. but I think the problem is with windows... and
not the program,

Just before reinstalling the program.. I deleted the appropriate keys in the
registry .. only in user and machine though.. so I don't know why this is
acting this way.. maybe I need to format but really hate the thought!
thanks for the help..appreciate any suggestions... Rainy
 
Hi Ramesh, Ok I will try and find one... I appreciate all the help.. and
appreciate your persistance.. :) thanks Rainy
Rainy,

Don't have PSP installed in my system here, and don't know what "tubes" file
open with. Perhaps you can try this question in in PSP forums, or in the
Microsoft microsoft.public.windowsxp_photos newsgroup.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh... well this time when I followed your instructions.. now psp and
pspimages open iin paint shop pro.. but tubes or the tub extension do not..
I have re associated the files inside of Paint shop Pro.. and also used the
open with to associated all the psp files.. I also reinstalled the program
thinking that would do it.. but I think the problem is with windows... and
not the program,

Just before reinstalling the program.. I deleted the appropriate keys in the
registry .. only in user and machine though.. so I don't know why this is
acting this way.. maybe I need to format but really hate the thought!
thanks for the help..appreciate any suggestions... Rainy
 
You're welcome, Rainy :)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi Ramesh, Ok I will try and find one... I appreciate all the help.. and
appreciate your persistance.. :) thanks Rainy
Rainy,

Don't have PSP installed in my system here, and don't know what "tubes" file
open with. Perhaps you can try this question in in PSP forums, or in the
Microsoft microsoft.public.windowsxp_photos newsgroup.
 
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