Thread: I ruined my *.cpp, *.h extensions...

I can't open a cpp or h file as default with MSVC++6, I ruined the registry somehow, is there a way to fix it without reinstalling VC++?

I remember there is a value in ther egistries where you set which file MSVC+6 can load, but I don't remember the path.

Thanks

Hold down shift....rightclick a cpp or h file.....click "open with"....chose VC++6...click tickbox for "Always use this program for this file" (or whatever)

Yea I knew that, but how can I do it from the registry? Will this update the reg key of VC++ the same way?

Why not just try it!

Yes it will update the registry if you click the tickbox as I said.....its the cleanest way to do it without reinstall

None of the VC++ reg keys even need to be altered.....just a few to explain to the shell how to open the file...

To edit the registry you have to recreate a few keys....I'm not bothering to detail it here, but I have posted about how to do it in the past...so the information can be found if you wish to look for it

Coolness. Thanks

You can also use Control Panel>Folder Options>File Types, and highlight the file type you want to change and hit the advanced button..or opens with...one or the other

same as above can be done with windows explorer