Manage - Fix "File does not have a program associated with it" Error
Sometimes Windows users face a strange problem while running games, 3rd party programs or opening files. They get following error message:
"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel."
It happens when "IsShortcut" string value for LNK filetype is missing in Windows Registry. It might be deleted by a 3rd party tweaking software or by you to remove the shortcut arrow from icons.
If you are also facing this problem, follow on of these simple Methods and your problem will be fixed:
Method 1:
1. Click on the Download Link below to download the .reg file.
https://www.sevenforums.com/attachmen...
2. Save the .reg file to the desktop.
3. Right click the downloaded .reg file on the Desktop and click on Merge.
4. Click on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted.
5. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you would like to.
Method 2:
1. Open the Start Menu, and type regedit in the search box and press enter.
2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes (if administrator) or enter the administrator's password (if standard user).
3. In regedit, navigate to the location below.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
4. In the right pane of lnkfile (LNKFILE), right click on a empty space and click on New and String Value.(Refer to the Video)
5. Type in IsShortcut for the name and press enter.(Refer to the Video)
6. In regedit, navigate to the location below.(Refer to the Video)
7. In the right pane of command, right click on a (Default) and click on Modify.(Refer to the Video)
8. Type in the data below if it is not already there, and click on OK.(Refer to the Video)
%SystemRoot%\system32\CompMgmtLauncher.exe
9. Close regedit.
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