What Is File Type Register?
File Type Register is an application that allows the user to maintain a list of applications associated with file types so that when you right click on a file in the windows explorer you get an entry on the shortcut menu.
Why File Type Register (FTR) & Why Beta 1?
The name may change once I get my imagination into gear and think up some witty name via acronyms ;-)
I'm always one to jump onto a bandwagon and seeing as MS are going Beta mad I thought I'd release a Beta 1 of FTR too.
General Information
FTR started out as an idea I had whilst approving Russell Judge's FAQ, File Associations--The Hard Way. I had been looking for a project that I could develop my VB.NET (.NET 1.1) skills on and had been stumped to find a free application that allowed easy maintenance of entries in the windows explorer right click shortcut menu. Russell's FAQ gave me the knowledge I needed on how to go about this.
The Beta 1 is fully functional and tested on XP Pro (SP1) but in theory should work on W95 upwards. My intention is to keep developing it to learn new aspects of VB.NET. Please note that this application does amnipulate the Windows registry so I always advise you to back your registry up first. I've been using it for a couple of months now and have had no issues but I know from experience there always the outside chance of something going wrong! . My intention is to get my own web site up and running again and I'll keep an area of it for this application so that the latest version is available for download. Once the product is at its first post Beta version I'll also post it at vbCity. In the meantime if anyone would like a copy they can email me, Shandy, and I'll email you a copy. The zipped file size is currently 172K
And yes, the application and source code are available for free. The only requirments are that if you re-distribute the application you include the source code with it, do not modify the source code and you do not make any money out of it.
Future Enhancements
- Add user options.
- Make the text box where you type the file extension in a drop down with the currently registered file types listed.
- Email me with any requests.