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How to configure file associations for IT Pros

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CraigMarcho
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Apr 23, 2020
All steps described in this have been tested on Windows 10 versions. These steps apply to Windows 10 release through Windows 11. Configuring file association prior Windows 10 There were differe...
Updated Feb 15, 2023
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PhilPoon89
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Feb 09, 2022

Hey there,

has anyone had success with a custom set of file association distributed by GPO with a domain bound machine on this build on Windows:

Name:Microsoft Windows 10 Pro x64
Operating System Version:10.0.19042
Operating System Build Version:

19042


I'm able to export the current associations with the DISM tool, however, when I set the GPO to apply in the Local Group Policy for my test machine, it isn't respected.  I am following advice to place this .xml file in a folder that isn't the root C:\ directory, but its own specific one, and it is read only for all users.

Another interesting thing I observed: I was only able to export the current associations on my test machine with a local administrator account and not with a domain admin account.

https://www.ftrack.com/en/cinesync-playis the application I'm attempting to set associations for.