setting file associations automatically

This is a discussion on setting file associations automatically within the Windows Programming forums, part of the Platform Specific Boards category; where do i start if i want to set file associations automatically with my program? eg Outlook Express=eml / paint ...

  1. 01-04-2003 #1
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    setting file associations automatically

    where do i start if i want to set file associations automatically with my program?
    eg Outlook Express=eml / paint shop pro=psp
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    The system registry. Look up the functions in your Win32 API reference. Start with RegOpenKey().

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    thanks Codulation.
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