I have to say I never use Windows/File Explorer to start up VFP so I'm probably
not the best person to advise. 😊
I will add that in my dev system when I double click on a PRG it does start up
VFP and open the PRG in a modi comm window as opposed to running it.
I'm sure a careful comparison of
I checked the registry and found "(Default) REG_SZ Visual.Foxpro.Program"
and 'Contact Type REG_SZ application/prg". I also checked the same
location on my laptop which works normally and it has completely different
data. Maybe this is because the hot fixes have not been installed.
The version
If you’ve manually overridden it’s possible all bets are off and you’ll have to
use the Open with… dialog to change system-wide.
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rk
From: ProfoxTech On Behalf Of Joe Yoder
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 1:00 PM
To: profoxt...@leafe.com
Subject: Re: VFP file association issues
I was sure t
Looking in the Registry under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Look for the .prg. I usually just type it out to jump to it once the tree is
selected and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT is opened.
There the (Default) entry should be Visual.FoxPro.Program
If it isn't, I sure would like to know what is there.
HTH,
Tracy
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I was sure the VFP9/Regserver would do the trick! it appeared to execute
properly but the problem persists.
The association seems to be correct but somehow VFP itself needs to know
the difference between a call to open a file for editing or a call to run
the code. Also the Default needs to be se
OMG Alan - Ur a funny guy!
So - Dr. Kurt checking in. Of course I got the joke! Nice one!
Am going to also DM you.
-K
On Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM Alan Bourke wrote:
> Paging Dr Kurt!
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> Alan Bourke
> alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm
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You should be able to run vfp9 /regserver at an admin command prompt to update
the default registry settings for VFP including its file associations.
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rk
From: ProfoxTech On Behalf Of Frank Cazabon
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 10:37 AM
To: profoxt...@leafe.com
Subject: Re: VFP file assoc
Hi Joe,
if you just right click on any prg file in File Explorer and choose
"Open With" and select Visual FoxPro, that should work
Frank.
Frank Cazabon
On 10/02/2025 11:30 am, Joe Yoder wrote:
I had an installation of Windows 10 without VFP. In order to easily open
.DBF and .PRG I configur
I had an installation of Windows 10 without VFP. In order to easily open
.DBF and .PRG I configured Windows to open them with Notepad. When I
installed VFP I assumed the configuration would be updated.
When the installation completed I discovered that clicking .DBF and ,PRG
files still opened No
Paging Dr Kurt!
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Alan Bourke
alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm
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