Incorrect file association icons

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MotoDaren

I recently installed new MP3 software and want to associate MP3 type files
with it. In Explorer I used Tools/Options/File Types to change the
association, but it did not change the icon in Explorer. I now see a Windows
Media Player icon, although when I double click on the file it does open in
my new program. I am also experiencing the same problem with WAV files and
another program. I have spent allot of time searching for an answer online,
but assume I need to edit the registry, and I am always very leery about
changing anything in there without professional advice. Hopefully some here
can let me know how to do this correctly.

Thanks,
Daren
 
You simply failed to notice the "Change Icon" button. Options/FileTypes tab,
highlight MP3, click "Advanced" button, see 'change icon' button. This will
let you Browse for the file containing the icon you want (probably either
the app exe file, or one of it's dll's.)

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Mark L. Ferguson
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Wow, that was quick Mark, thanks (my first post ever). I have been all
through that dialog box and tried everything without any luck. It seems that
Windows Media player has tied up the default icon somehow.
 
I don't think there's a user setting in any of the software that I haven't
checked. Can someone please tell me which registry entries to edit so I can
fix this? Thank you.
 
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