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In the XP Explorer program, the Tools -> Folder Options dialog box
had a File Types tab. After selecting a file extension the Advanced
button allowed us to edit actions such as Open, etc. The File Types
tab disappeared from Folder Options when Vista came out, and I haven’t
been able to find it in 7.
Is that function still available anywhere?
I think you might be meaning the Default Programs options that show on the Control Panel. That’s where you can set default programs, associate file types, change auto-play options, etc.
If your Control Panel is viewed other than by Category (top right drop-down options), you should be able to locate it fairly easily.
@ stuartr77
In the XP Explorer program, the Tools -> Folder Options dialog box
had a File Types tab. …… Is that function still available anywhere?
I had the same question when I began using Win7 (I skipped Vista!). Could not find anything–in Windows or online Google searches. Not even ways to edit the Registry–but, I think there must be ways of doing it … but it’s not well publicized!
But, after repeated searches, I finally found this program from Nirsoft:
FileTypesMan v1.82 – File Types Manager for Windows
Takes a little *geek* time to figure out how the program works–but a little experimenting and I got it to do what I wanted. Primarily–
Now, it’s much harder to *accidentally* perform an action by a simple click (by me, or other users in the household) that might not be a safe action!
I spend some time experimenting with Registry edits, and running Batch files to automate certain activities–and my files get left laying around (my bad!), and someone could easily inadvertently click them!
Note: it says it works in Win10–I’m not using Win10 yet, but if or when I do, it will be used very soon on to change file type behavior!
In terms of your Excel issue, this article might provide a workaround for you:
I have Windows 7 SP1 x64 home premium desktop and if I finish an Excel file and save it documents, it automatically placed under category Excel, which has a list by date and topic. I can, later, go to documents and click on my excel doc and do whatever to it and save it or print it or whatever.
You should be able to open a second spreadsheet in a second window just by going to your start menu, and clicking on Excel, which opens it again. You can either open a blank spreadsheet, or open an existing spreadsheet. From there, you should be able to view side-by-side.
This support page may help.
Sorry @stuartr77, I’m not sure what you mean by
the whole issue will be OBE when I upgrade
but I can use that on 2007 & 2013, which I have on different machines (W7)
In Windows 7 SP 1 x64 Home premium you can bring up excel file, click box in upper right, then go to documents page, click on second excel file, click upper right box and you now have two excel files on screen on top of each other. Move top page to left and now you have two different excel pages side by side. You can, now work both pages and transfer bits from one to another, etc.
I’m using Word 2010. If I have an Excel file open on the desktop, and I double click the Excel shortcut on my desktop, a second Excel Window opens up and I can do File\Open. Is this what you are trying to achieve?
Apology absolutely not necessary, but accepted with grace, thank you. 🙂
I suspected that was your meaning, but didn’t want to assume, in case I was wrong.
Thanks again, and I hope you reach a workable solution while you have your current setup.
It appears there is a registry workaround – it just depends how much effort/skill you wish to invest.
🙂
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