Explorer\NoFileAssociate
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
NoFileAssociate
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
0 | 1 |
1 for servers running Terminal Services, 0 for all others |
Description
Disables the buttons on the File Types tab. As a result, users can view file type associations, but they cannot add, delete, or change the associations.
The File Types tab shows which programs open when a user double-clicks a type of file. The file types are represented by the file name extension.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 |
The user can add, delete, and change file type associations. |
1 |
The user cannot add, delete, or change file type associations. |
By disabling this tab, you might prevent the current user from creating an association that starts a risky or destructive program. Also, the current user cannot create less-productive associations, such as associating the .doc file type with Microsoft Wordpad instead of Microsoft Word.
This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.
Notes
Although this entry is located in the Policies\Explorer subkey, it is not associated with a Group Policy included in Windows Server 2003. You can create a policy by adding this entry to an Administrative Templates (.adm) file. For more information about creating custom .adm files, see Windows Server 2003 Help and Support Center or Windows XP Professional Help and Support Center.
This entry applies only to the current user. To prevent any user of the computer from adding, deleting, or changing file type associations, use the NoFileAssociate Entry entry in the HKLM subtree. If the settings of the NoFileAssociate entries conflict, the setting in HKCU takes precedence over the setting in HKLM.
Tip
- To see the File Types tab, in My Computer, from the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the File Types tab.
Caution
- This entry specifies only whether buttons on the File Types tab in Folder Options are available. Any other method of changing file type associations is unaffected by this entry.