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Roger - 28 Feb 2005 15:27 GMT

I have some files I need to view everyday. The file have extensions of
20050201 meaning the date.

Everyday when I double click on one I get the window that states it doesn't
know what program to use to view it. I understand that the extension is
not a known one and pick notepad.

Is there a way I could say any extension that starts with 2005 use this
program? Like a wild card?

Is there a program that will automatically assign all 2005MMDD extensions to
the Notepad program?

Thanks,

Rog

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Ramesh, MS-MVP - 28 Feb 2005 15:54 GMT

Hi Roger,

How do I create a default association for files with an unknown extension?:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=14927&DisplayTab=Article

Side-effect of using that method:
Clicking the "Open With" or "Choose Program..." option always opens the file
with Notepad?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/openas.htm

Instead, you can add an additional context-menu named "Open with Notepad"
for 'Unknown' file types. Post back if you're interested.

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>I have some files I need to view everyday. The file have extensions of
> 20050201 meaning the date.
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Byte - 28 Feb 2005 17:57 GMT

You are creating your own problem by customizing file extensions. Customize
the file name and NOT the extension. You'll have no problems on which program
to use to open them nor file association problems.

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Ramesh, MS-MVP - 28 Feb 2005 18:18 GMT

>> You are creating your own problem by customizing file extensions

No. I'm not creating my own problem, Byte :-)

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> Customize
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