Troubleshooting: I get a “Windows cannot open this file” message when trying to open .reg files

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I get a “Windows cannot open this file” message when trying to open .reg files

CAUSE

The Registry Editor application is not associated with .reg files.

RESOLUTION

It is necessary to:

Choose “Select the program from a list” in the dialog displayed when you double-click the .reg file.
In the next step click “Browse…” and select \regedit.exe.

LAST REVIEW
10 August 2007 Date of Last Review

Labels: ApexSQL Report

posted by Jordan Davis on Friday, August 10, 2007

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