More specifically, I want to be able to open AVI files with Coreplayer instead of WMP
Anyone know how I could do this?
I think you can try to find a program called Advanced Configuration Tool. It has a menu to change file associations of windows mobile.
I tried it but it didn't seem to change anything (tried to change ".txt"associated program from mobile Office to Notes, but it still opened it with Office)
I would also recommend to try Resco Explorer, which is an alternative file browser. It has an "Open with..." option when you right-click on a file you want to open.
GSFinder also allows you to change file associations. A great file browser, and free too!
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File Explorer Extension
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-file-explorer-extension.html
Adds: # Resizable header for easy sorting by file name, date of last modification or size
# Tree view of folders; you can now jump easily from a location to any other on your device in one step
# Show extension option for those who ask themselves the same question I do: “What type of file is this?
# Icon view that enables the display of files as icons similar to your desktop computer
# Real time image preview; now you don’t have to open several files in order to send the one you desire
# Open with Program allows you easily select an application to open the specific file you select (useful in case you don’t have the correct file associations or when you want Album app to open your images instead of Windows default picture viewer.
# File property context menu for easy renaming and attribute changing
# Open all executables with Parameters in case you need a special parameter when launching an application
# Sending shortcut to Programs for instant shortcut creation of executables placed directly in Programs folder in Start Menu.
open with program gives you the option to "Associate selected Program with this file type"
harrispo said:
More specifically, I want to be able to open AVI files with Coreplayer instead of WMP
Anyone know how I could do this?
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am i missing something?
a) open core player - press open buton (the little one like a triangle) - go to location of your avi file - select avi file - press ok
for me it works with no problem
b) open core player - menu - tools - preferences - select page - file association - check video files box
c) open resco explorer - go to your avi file location - select your file by long pressing it - on the pop up menu select "open with" - check "always use this program..." box - select core player - press done
b) and c) should work even when you open your file from file explorer or resco explorer, etc.
good luck
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Isthere a utility to change file associations?
In particular, how can I get clicking a .url extension to open Opera 8.5 inplace of PIE?
Use Resci File Explorer.... :lol:
Or gsfinder.
Or the registry - CLSID section.
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Tillanosoft Pocket Tweak can allocate file extensions,
It is a small program and freeware, enables you to edit registry etc with file extension allocation as well.
Try this site http://tillanosoft.com/ce/ptweak.html for free download
File association
Hi,
vijay555 wrote:
Or the registry - CLSID section.
Please specify the full path (HK......\...).
My problem is to show the file extensions, by now my JJ only show the file name with a (useless) icon on the left.
Is there a registry (CLSID or some other) to activate the extensions, without installing a third-party software (Resco explorer, etc.)
Thank you.
Ermanno
Not sure about the earlier roms, but in the latest rom (Ivan...etc), you can click the file and select properties. Under properties, you can select "Associate" to link your file to specific programs.
This is something that I have been trying to do now and then - and is something that should be straightforward - but doesn't appear to be.
In Resco Explorer, if I right-click a folder and then select 'properties' - the properties dialog appears and shows 'Read-only', 'Hidden', 'System' and 'Archive' attributes set to a '-'
If I change the 'Hidden' attribute to a tick and then click apply - I would expect the changes to persist and the folder to then be hidden. I do have 'Hide Folders' ticked under options BTW.
However, the folder is not hidden and on checking the properties again - the attributes are as they were above - each being set to '-'.
I dont understand this as doing the same with files works as expected. Its just trying to hide folders that seems to be the problem.
Is this just not possible in WM5.0? Anyone any ideas?
Have a read through this link, it might not be related to the reasons you wish to hide files/ folders but there is some information contained amongst the fun - best post I have read in a while for a laugh http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41464
Using explorer, you should be able to make the folder "hidden", i tested it on mine and the folder was hidden from view with normal file explorer.
however, it wasnt hidden from view using resco, even if you tick the box....
I have SPB PP installed to enable the properties option of file explorer, and dont know if its available without SPB.
Is it possible to change something in ex. regedit soo that a certain program can open my files.
Ex. i have some moveis in .mov format but i have to open the program and then the file instead of the other way...
With Resco Explorer you can tap and hold and select open with and check "always open with this program". I don't know how its done with other file explorers because i don't use them.
In my Dopod, when I click on a TXT file in my File Explorer, it always opens in MS Pocket Word. Then I have to be careful to select the correct file save as text files.
I installed some alternative NotePad programs but there appears to be no way to change the file extension type assignments to start up the correct program instead?
I have googled quite a bit but came up empty!
Anybody solved this problem?
Thanks!
AFAIK, Advanced Config has such an option to change file associations.
I had Advanced Config 3.2 already but did not know it had file association.
Found it under More Settings!
Unfortunately, when I tried to re-assign the program, it bombed when I was navigating the tree view.
Eventually, had to copy the application to \Program Files\ and select it from there!
After that, it seems to accept the settings.
Unfortunately, after the soft reset, the extension is still pointed to same application as before!
Latest update!
Something very funny is going on.
Advanced Config shows that the file association has been changed.
TXT file is now:
\Program Files\PocketTextEditor.exe "%1"
However, when I click a txt file in File Explorer, it still opens with Pocket Word!
Did I do something wrong?
Thanks!
i accidentaly associated my mp3 and was files in the core player now all my files just have a windows start icon next to them andare only openable in core player. when i click on the file in file explorer it says there is no program assocaited with this file. Any ideas? Thanks.
In general:
Open coreplayer -> Settings -> File Associations and uncheck all the file-types you don't want to be handled by coreplayer. After applying the changes you made (OK pressed) soft-reset device.
If this doesn't work:
In registry under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT search for key .mp3 and get value of Default, probably audiofile. Now in registry under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT search for key audiofile and correct there in all its subkeys the exename to your needs.
Same procedure for .was. Don't forget to soft-reset device afterwards.
thanks. What do i use to edit the registry. I havent done too much of that.
My favorite is Win32 freeware CeRegEditor. Of course this requires you can establish an ActiveSync connection between your Windows PC and your mobile device.
If you are not comfortable with registry, you can download this little freeware :
badschwii MyExtensions :
http://www.badschwii.com/download/setup_myextensions.zip
Just copy it to your storage card, and execute it... You'll be able to change File Extension...