[PROBLEM] File Associations

How do i set my VB program to open all '*.mpgh' file. how do i do that, also i was to know when the application is opening the file, how do i set the application to do the task and not to just Start Normally.

(any problems understanding? i can give an example (i just give it now) )
EXAMPLE:
When I open an '.HTML' file Google chrome opens it and go directly to the site. When i open Google chrome it doesn't go to the site by default.

Thanks in advance,
Topblast

What exactly do you want to happen upon opening a .mpgh file?

Also, to grab them all:

[php]
For Each filePath As String In FileIO.FileSystem.GetFiles("C:\", FileIO.SearchOption.SearchAllSubDirectories, "*.mpgh")
MsgBox(filePath) '... do whatever with the file location now.
Next
[/php]

You can change the drivename I listed to a more specific start location such as "C:\Users\name\Documents" etc.

But, if you start at C:\ there might be some files you can't touch and get exceptions, I'll write a LINQ equivalent later which will hopefully fix it up.

Originally Posted by Jason

What is was is to make my program start them not find them.

Originally Posted by topblast

What is was is to make my program start them not find them.

"is was is"? 3 linking verbs stacked up together?

And, how can you start something without finding it?

Your gonna have to edit after finding them

Originally Posted by topblast

http://www.mpgh.net/forum/33-visual-...sociation.html

Oh fuck I hate programs that do that.

It's in the registry.

Originally Posted by freedompeace

Oh fuck I hate programs that do that.

It's in the registry.

Is there anything you like or appreciate in this world !! :P

Originally Posted by Xscapism

Is there anything you like or appreciate in this world !! :P

Lots, actually. Basically anything that's not annoying. :]

Originally Posted by freedompeace

Lots, actually. Basically anything that's not annoying. :]

is there something u dont find annoying?

Originally Posted by Xscapism

Is there anything you like or appreciate in this world !! :P

access denied
[php] My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot.CreateSubKey(file Type & "\shell\open\command").SetValue("", Application.ExecutablePath & " ""%l"" ", Microsoft.Win32.RegistryValueKind.String)
[/php]

if i get this work my file format will be off the hook and the encryption if GREAT.

Originally Posted by topblast

[php]My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot.CreateSubKey(file Type & "\shell\open\command").SetValue("", Application.ExecutablePath & " ""%l"" ", Microsoft.Win32.RegistryValueKind.String)
[/php]if i get this work my file format will be off the hook and the encryption if GREAT.

What do you mean ? I don't understand -.-

PS: he pink is because of my sister laptop

Originally Posted by topblast

is there something u dont find annoying?

access denied
[php] My.Computer.Registry.ClassesRoot.CreateSubKey(file Type & "\shell\open\command").SetValue("", Application.ExecutablePath & " ""%l"" ", Microsoft.Win32.RegistryValueKind.String)
[/php]

if i get this work my file format will be off the hook and the encryption if GREAT.

Lots of things.

Also, your file format. Great job getting it, but who's going to use it?

Originally Posted by topblast

PS: he pink is because of my sister laptop

Windows Vista UAC disallows writing to global keys (keys that affect all users) unless you're in priveleged mode. This means either administrator or having your application signed.

Originally Posted by freedompeace

Lots of things.

Also, your file format. Great job getting it, but who's going to use it?

I am using it for an application i am making.

Originally Posted by freedompeace

Windows Vista UAC disallows writing to global keys (keys that affect all users) unless you're in priveleged mode. This means either administrator or having your application signed.

how i get rid of that?

Originally Posted by topblast

I am using it for an application i am making.

how i get rid of that?

To be able to add keys while in debug mode (Running from Visual Studio), Run Visual Studio as an administrator. If you have an exe, run it as admin. Always works for me.

ok, i guess i can do that.

hmm that only starts it, i want it to do something when it opens.

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