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Old 02-28-2007
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RE: How to register file types for Explorer Preview Pane?
I'm not interested in changing what program is used to _open_ the file. The
extensions are all registered with their appropriate programs (Visual Studio,
SSMS, etc).

I want to register how Windows "previews" the files in the Preview Pane.

"BurrWalnut" wrote:

> Control Panel, Default Programs, 'Associate........'
>
> "Portman" wrote:
>
> > I like the idea of the integrated Preview Pane. It's great for text files, so
> > that you don't need to open Notepad to read every file in a directory.
> >
> > I would like to "register" many other file types with the same preview
> > handler. For instance, *.sql, *.cs, *.aspx .... however, I can't for the life
> > of me figure out how I can associate extensions with preview handlers in
> > Vista.
> >
> > Anyone know how?

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