Or if it's not a programmatic solution you are after (or you want to test your results), use the following at the cmd line
C:\>ASSOC .pdf This should return something like ".pdf=AcroExch.Document" Then use C:\>FTYPE AcroExch.Document To get the associated app > -----Original Message----- > From: Discussion of advanced .NET topics. > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Sayers > Sent: 01 November 2006 16:01 > To: ADVANCED-DOTNET@DISCUSS.DEVELOP.COM > Subject: Re: [ADVANCED-DOTNET] Associated File Extensions... > > it's a registry query. > > look in HKeyclassesroot to find the file extension. > that may point you to another node in HKCR, which will have a > sub-node or sub-sub node called "shell" or "opens with" > > i'm guessing here based on what i see in my own local registry. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Discussion of advanced .NET topics. > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Andrews > Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:48 AM > To: ADVANCED-DOTNET@DISCUSS.DEVELOP.COM > Subject: [ADVANCED-DOTNET] Associated File Extensions... > > > Guys, > > I need to know how to retrieve the associated executable for > an existing file extension. > > Example: > > I want to know the path and executable name for a xxx.pdf file. > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Mike > > =================================== > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r) http://www.develop.com > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at > http://discuss.develop.com > > =================================== > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r) http://www.develop.com > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at > http://discuss.develop.com > > > =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
