How can I reset the default .bat file handler in Windows Vista?

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I make a mistake one day: I made notepad the default application for opening .bat files. I've tried using cmd.exe to open a .bat file, but all it does is open a new window; it doesn't execute the script. How can I restore the default behavior for batch files? I'm using Windows Vista.

matmat07

Posted 2009-08-29T00:46:36.997

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Answers

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  1. Download and install Creative Element Power Tools.
  2. Open the Creative Element Power Tools Control Panel.
  3. Turn on the Edit file type associations option, and click Accept.
  4. Right-click a file of the type you want to change, and select Edit File Type to show this window:

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Highlight .bat and remove it.

Molly7244

Posted 2009-08-29T00:46:36.997

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I had to create a new one, but the default settings seams to have worked, thanks – matmat07 – 2009-08-29T01:11:28.177

you're more than welcome. – None – 2009-08-29T01:16:54.363

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