Disable the File Association Web Service before it gets users into trouble

摘要

Although it's meant to help users open files that have unrecognized extensions, the File Association Web Service can confuse and frustrate users, increasing calls to IT for help. You can disable the service for users with a simple registry entry and limit the unnecessary calls. To help you simplify the file association process, we'll: 1. Show how the Web Service can complicate assigning file extensions to programs. 2. Disable the File Association Web Service with registry entries. 3. Explain how to make file associations within Microsoft Windows Explorer.