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    Vista where is "Open with" command when right clicking file?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by passive101, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. passive101

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    In XP I just right clicked the file and choose open with if the extension was unknown or I wanted a different program to open it.

    How do I get this option in Vista? There are some extensions I don't always want opened by the same program depending on the file.
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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    If its unknown, click open, it automatically shows Open With..

    If its known and you want it to open in another program, the Open With should be right under Open.
     
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  3. passive101

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    Mine only says Scan with AVG under Open.
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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    Remove that POS antivirus then
     
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    Very weird.. I have 'open with' above 'share'.
     
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  6. passive101

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    Does anyone else have this problem with AVG?

    I'm running Vista Ultimate x64
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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  7. passive101

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    Uninstalled AVG and installed Avast. I have the same problem.
     
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  8. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    It's not an AVG problem. I see the Open With option and have AVG installed.

    However I do not have open with for ALL file types. .BAT files for example do not show it.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Mar 17, 2009
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  9. passive101

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    Can you check a .doc file for me? That is what I am trying to use this on right now.
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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    If the program has a known association, open with will be on the context menu.
    If it does not, you select open, then you will get open with.
    Recommended programs probably shows the scan with antivirus, however, if you click the plus all the way to the right of "other programs" it will list more options. Hit browse if you want to browse for a program that's not listed.
     
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    I have an OPEN and OPEN WITH for .doc files.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Mar 17, 2009
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  12. FatMangosLAWL

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    Try highlighting the item first. If you just click the general area without highlighting it by clicking it ONCE first, then sometimes it won't show all the options. Try it.
     
    FatMangosLAWL, Mar 17, 2009
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  13. passive101

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    That did not work either.
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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  14. never2fast

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    if you create a file with say a random extension sya.xyz do you get a open with option?
     
    never2fast, Mar 17, 2009
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    Press Shift whilst right clicking the file, it will appear.
     
    Deathwinger, Mar 17, 2009
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  16. passive101

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    No I do not.
     
    passive101, Mar 17, 2009
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