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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory. I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in Vista. Anyone know how? |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'
"Portman" wrote: I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory. I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in Vista. Anyone know how? |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The
extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio, SSMS, etc). I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane. "BurrWalnut" wrote: Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........' "Portman" wrote: I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory. I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in Vista. Anyone know how? |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
Here you go, Portman:
Registering Preview Handlers: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22} -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Portman" wrote in message ... I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio, SSMS, etc). I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane. "BurrWalnut" wrote: Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........' "Portman" wrote: I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory. I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in Vista. Anyone know how? |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
Perfect. Thank you!
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Here you go, Portman: Registering Preview Handlers: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22} -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Portman" wrote in message ... I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio, SSMS, etc). I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane. "BurrWalnut" wrote: Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........' "Portman" wrote: I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory. I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in Vista. Anyone know how? |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
You're welcome.
-- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Portman" wrote in message ... Perfect. Thank you! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Here you go, Portman: Registering Preview Handlers: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22} -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com |
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How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
Update:
[PreviewConfig] Utility to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane in Windows Vista: http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/114/1/ -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote in message ... You're welcome. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Portman" wrote in message ... Perfect. Thank you! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Here you go, Portman: Registering Preview Handlers: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/aa969369.aspx The plain-text preview handler GUID is {1531d583-8375-4d3f-b5fb-d23bbd169f22} -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User] Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com |