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Assign same file extension to different programs - how?
Hi,
I've noticed that on my machine files with file extension .sln have been associated with two different programs, Visual Studio 8 and Visual Studio 9. Solution files saved by VS8 are associated with VS8 while Solution files saved by VS9 are associated with VS9. I'd like to learn how this is accomplished. Usually a single file extension can only be assigned to a single program. Can anyone please enlighten me on how this is done? TIA, Axel Dahmen |
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Assign same file extension to different programs - how?
Hi, Axel.
Usually a single file extension can only be assigned to a single program. Not true. While it is common practice and usually a good idea to reserve a particular extension for a certain kind of file, that has never been a requirement. If you want to change Text.txt to Text.doc or to Text.xxx - or to Text.VS9, go right ahead. You will probably get a warning that it may create problems, but neither Vista nor WinXP will stop you from changing the extension if you insist. I don't know anything about Visual Studio, so I don't know about your specific question. RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1) "Axel Dahmen" wrote in message ... Hi, I've noticed that on my machine files with file extension .sln have been associated with two different programs, Visual Studio 8 and Visual Studio 9. Solution files saved by VS8 are associated with VS8 while Solution files saved by VS9 are associated with VS9. I'd like to learn how this is accomplished. Usually a single file extension can only be assigned to a single program. Can anyone please enlighten me on how this is done? TIA, Axel Dahmen |
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Assign same file extension to different programs - how?
Hi Axel,
My guess is that the VS executable (or a stub program) reads the version information in the project file and launches the appropriate version of the VS IDE. File type associations for .SLN can be viewed using FileExtInfo program. 1. Download FileExtInfo.zip from he http://windowsxp.mvps.org/fileextinfo.htm 2. Unzip the utility and extract the files to Desktop. 3. Double-click "FileExtInfo.exe" to run it. 4. Select .SLN file type from the list 5. Click "View file association report" 6. Copy the contents of the report and include it in your reply. Another scenario: XML files created by Winword store the ProgID Word.Document.x, and XML files created from Excel has the Prog ID Excel.sheet stored on file. Eventually IE (configured to open XML files by default) reads the ProgID inside the XML and launches the correct program. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com "Axel Dahmen" wrote in message ... Hi, I've noticed that on my machine files with file extension .sln have been associated with two different programs, Visual Studio 8 and Visual Studio 9. Solution files saved by VS8 are associated with VS8 while Solution files saved by VS9 are associated with VS9. I'd like to learn how this is accomplished. Usually a single file extension can only be assigned to a single program. Can anyone please enlighten me on how this is done? TIA, Axel Dahmen |
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Assign same file extension to different programs - how?
I have notice that the version is indicated on the icon of the .sln file. Is it manage by VS as well? Marie -- M Claude |
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Assign same file extension to different programs - how?
I have notice that the version is indicated on the icon of the .sln file. Is it manage by VS as well? Marie -- M Claude |