Types 2.6.5
webfork on 17 Dec 2020 Change history
- 112KB (uncompressed)
- Released on 2 Jan 2018
- Suggested by Ameri-CAIN
Types allows you to customize how Windows handles different file types. Includes changing program associations, icons, context menus and other settings.
Supports many world languages.
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| Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
| Writes settings to: | None |
| Dependencies: | .NET Framework 3.5 or higher |
| Stealth: ? | No. HKCU\Software\Types |
| Unicode support: | Yes |
| License: | GNU GPLv3 |
| How to extract: | Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Types.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | FileTypesMan, ExtMan |
| What's new? |
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13 comments on Types
lautrepay
2014-03-17 20:44
@Peter202: You will have to take a look at each program documentation (help files, wiki pages, even forums).
1.3.1
Peter202
2014-03-17 16:33
Where can i find list of the command parameters that can be used when creating association? I am talking about parameter like this "%1" which is used with the Open action.
1.3.1
Peter202
2014-03-16 15:52
Thanks! ExtMan is a good program.
I also found this program SMARegisTry Backup which allows you to backup easy registry keys that stores file associations: http://smartregistry.tk/
1.3.1
Midas
2014-03-15 22:27
@Peter202: have a look at WAssociate (http://wstudios.home.xs4all.nl/Associate/)...
Quoting from WAssociate online help "Backup" topic: "Find the speed button for starting RegEdit RegEdit and click on it. You can backup your registry by exporting" the relevant key/value...
NirSoft's FileTypesMan (http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=1478) could also be of interest.
1.3.1
lautrepay
2014-03-15 18:13
@Peter202: ExtMan (http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=2330)?
1.3.1
Peter202
2014-03-15 15:34
Does anyone know other similar program, but with option to export/import created associations?
1.3.1
Peter202
2014-03-03 14:33
Any tutorials how to create associations with this program? Also, can i backup the created association and then restore them after windows reinstall?
1.3.1
Specular
2014-02-17 06:57
I can confirm this works for Windows 8 x64. Been looking for something to replace the lacking functionality once found in XP's folder actions tab.
1.3.1
According to Softpedia, which rates it with 4 stars, current Types version is v2.1.6.10711, but I couldn't find a changelog anywhere, or any program info for that matter (see http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Types.shtml).
Softpedia also indicates DotNET requirement is v2.0, but the framework pointed to by the program site (see ahead) is v3.5. As user Tertius noted above, the new Types site address is http://izt.name/apps/types/ -- the old page at http://sourceforge.net/projects/types/ is now mostly blank...
1.3.1