File Associations 1

[djones2002]

Hello.

I have three Win2k servers in house (SP4), and noticed something strange on our FSMO (PDC, in NT days).

We are unable to change file associations. When going into the system under file types, we are unable to edit any current associations, or create new ones. We used "open with" while trying to open a file, so we could force the issue. This worked, however the "Always use this program to open files of this type" option is not available.

Any thoughts?

Dennis Jones

 

[ProfFate]

Are you running Terminal Server on this server? Did you by mistake, install TS in Application mode instead of Administration mode? When TS is running in Application mode the ability to change file associations is turned off.

MikeL

 

[djones2002]

Yes, we are running Term Services. Thanks for the info. It is a little strange that MS would do this by default, instead of allowing us to do it through GP.

Thanks again.

Dennis Jones