How do you fix this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action?

I suggest you to perform the below steps and check if it helps.

• Press Windows Key + R Key.
• Type “regedit” without the quotes in the RUN dialog box and hit on Enter Key. It’ll open Registry Editor.
• In right-side pane, right-click in empty area and select New -> String Value option. Now set its name to IsShortcut.

How do you fix this file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action please install an app or if one is already installed create an association in the default apps settings page?

Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page….Please follow this procedure:

1. Type “cmd” in windows search bar.
2. Right click on “Command Prompt”
3. Select “Run as Administrator”
4. Type “sfc /scannow” without quote and press ENTER.

What does this file does not have a program associated with it mean?

In some cases, the file association error is caused by corrupted system files. There are various reasons why this happens, and it is advisable for you to perform SFC and DISM scans to get rid of it. Once Command Prompt is up, type “sfc /scannow” (no quotes), then press Enter. The SFC scan should now begin.

What is an associated app?

Associated Application. A file is associated to an application by its file extension. For example, if you double-click a file in Explore and the file extension has been associated with an application, the file will automatically open in that application. .doc is associated with Microsoft Word.

How do I create an association in the Default Programs control panel?

Search for Default Programs by using Cortana on your taskbar. Click the Set your default programs option. Choose your desired program and then click the Choose defaults for this program option. Click the Save button once you are prompted to Set Program Associations.

How do I set associations in default apps?

To create a default program association, click Start and type Default Programs into the search field, and then press Enter. Click Set Your Default Programs. Choose an application from the list of apps, and then select Set this program as default.

How do I create an association in the default app Settings?

How to set default apps on Windows 10 using Control Panel

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. Click on Default apps.
4. Click on Set defaults by app.
5. Control Panel will open on Set Default Programs.
6. On the left, select the app you want to set as default.

How do I create an association in the default Programs control panel?

How do you create an association for an app?

How do I create an email association in the default programs control panel?

Click the blue “Set your default programs” link in the center of the window. Click your desired email program in the left column under “Programs.” Click “Set this program as default,” then click “OK.” This will return you to the “Default Programs” window. Click “Associate a file type or protocol with a program.”

How do I set a default application association?