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IP messed up File Extensions[?]

Which one is this

July 13, 2005 3:28:49 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Since installing the new IP it has made a mess with some of my file extenstions. I have files that I don't know what they are or what they were. For example I have tried to find out on the Net what these ones were for: SAM-Sam File,
.4taskbandtoolbar there are a lot of others. One that puzzles me most is when I go to view Folder Options/File Types the very first one sits on top of the list and can't be changed, it has a default icon and as file type just has File, now that was not there befor. I can't do a thing to it, if I click Advanced and choose a program to open it nothing happens and none of the other buttons will work to do anything to this particular file.
Is there a program of some sort that can fix this type of problem?
Finding what certain file extensions are is one thing and doesn't help me much as it has a variety of programs that use them. For example my SAM File is in the GIMP Program and the icon is Gimp but the extension SAM File is just not Right, or it was not there in that form before. It should be a GIMP Plugi-In. But now I have the SAM file in other places. If I try to change it for one program it won't work for another. It has me really baffled.
If anyone understood what I wrote I would be most grateful for help.
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Reply #1 July 13, 2005 4:11:40 PM
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the one's dealing with the IP issue may notice more if you can edit your title to something along: IP messed up File Exts.

One of the earlier IP posts had a run command for deregistering iprepair.dll, which worked for me & I still haven't dl'd IP yet ( waiting on reports such as yours)

you could try emailing support@stardock.com
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Reply #2 July 13, 2005 4:20:15 PM
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Thank you Bichur, you are probably right about changing to "IP messed up File Exts". I really can't be bothered writing to them.I have always had a faster response this way.
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Reply #3 July 13, 2005 6:58:13 PM
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How's that?....
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OzGirl
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Reply #4 July 13, 2005 7:12:37 PM
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Well I don't know how if I knew I would fix it. IP 3 is the only program that I have installed and only because it had to be upgraded.I avoid installing software unless I really need it. Firstly it changed all my icons in the Quick Launch and made them all the same and it went on from there. When I click on these and want to have them changed to the originals it does show the Original icon but it doesn't want to change it. Now I have fixed most things but I do believe it has made problems with the Graphic Programs of PSP and GIMP.
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Reply #5 July 13, 2005 7:33:48 PM
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This happened to me once.
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Reply #6 July 13, 2005 7:34:12 PM
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I fixed it by using GoBack.
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Reply #7 July 13, 2005 7:55:27 PM
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Thank you Skinner Meowy. It is really a pain as I take extra care not to muck up things but one little click and it's all a fruit cake.
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Reply #8 July 13, 2005 9:04:38 PM
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There have been quite a number of fairly extensive problems created with the newer builds of IP but it remains at SDC causing more and more problems with peoples computers, and not minor ones either. Why do they not revert to a stable build until the problems are resolved?
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Reply #9 July 13, 2005 9:33:00 PM
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There have been quite a number of fairly extensive problems created with the newer builds of IP but it remains at SDC causing more and more problems with peoples computers, and not minor ones either


I don't use it any more at all. The last 2 times I did, I lost all my icons on the task bar. The only thing that would get them back was to restore. I hate to do that. I wasn't sure the first time it happened, but when it happened again, I knew. I know that is not like a major problem, but it was bad enough. At least it could be undone.
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Reply #10 July 13, 2005 10:23:34 PM
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This found in the update History

[7/12/05 refresh] We've pulled the iprepair.dll from new distributions. There's
occasional problems being reported with it still. If you really want to attempt
to replace the folder icons in applications that are picking up the system-icons
in non-standard ways, email kwilas@stardock.com and I'll send you a copy of
the dll.

If you wish to disable an existing copy of it, Start / Run /
regsvr32.exe /u "c:\program files\stardock\object desktop\iconpackager\iprepair.dll"

3.00a release
-------------
Updated iprepair.dll for people reporting issues (like
being unable to drag items in ObjectDock).

A reboot will be required for this update.

7/04/05 9:18 69,632 iprepair.dll

3.00 release
----------------
Windows 9x will still be supported with IP 3.0, but you will
not be able to have UI's in different languages.

Added File > New menu for creating new themes.
Added 527 string entry to language files.
Fixed new file types being displayed in Package Builder mode correctly.
Fixed exe icons being displayed correctly on uninstall.
Fixed restoring default exe file from right-click shell extension.
Fixed crash on loading list of themes on startup.
Fixed Package Builder save dialog displaying correct title.
Fixed Cursor scheme within control panel not being reset correctly.
Fixed prompting with deleting themes and getting an error message.

6/14/05 14:35 20,480 cache.dll
6/15/05 12:26 692,319 IconPackager.exe
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Reply #11 July 14, 2005 4:27:03 AM
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Why do they not revert to a stable build until the problems are resolved?


Boss I think you have hit the nail on the head. I never would have thought that the update of SDC would be causing problems. And C do you mean to say you have uninstalled the SDC or the IP?
Sleeping DragonI can't thank you enough, that is a really extensive reply. I am very grateful for your help.
Guys thank you all very much, now decisions, decisions I am at my wits end at what to do should I uninstall the IP or SDC?
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Reply #12 July 14, 2005 4:35:48 AM
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IP version 3.00a092 is now available through SDC, you should update that and see if it solves your problem.
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Reply #13 July 14, 2005 4:49:20 AM
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Super Wizop Fuzzy LogicI thank you so very much I need all the help I can get. Much appreciated and thank you again.
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Reply #14 July 14, 2005 5:11:21 AM
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What I copied and pasted is the comment on 3.00a092. They removed the iprepair. "There's
occasional problems being reported with it still. If you really want to attempt
to replace the folder icons in applications that are picking up the system-icons
in non-standard ways, email kwilas@stardock.com and I'll send you a copy of
the dll"
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Reply #15 July 14, 2005 5:43:52 AM
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Tina, I have not uninstalled anything. I just dont use SDC anymore. I have been fortunate enough to have the time to read the threads and have not downloaded that version of IP, nor do I have the latest SDC. I have read too many complaints about them. After the last restore, I haven't used it. So far, so good. LYMSAG! DCB!
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Reply #16 July 14, 2005 6:03:36 AM
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Tina, I sent you an email. I will have more time later this morning.
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Reply #17 July 14, 2005 6:05:28 AM
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Tina, I sent you an email. I will have more time later this morning.
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Reply #18 July 14, 2005 6:48:56 AM
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Thank you C, have received the e-mail and wrote back to you my DCB.

Sleeping DragonI really, really appreciate your extra help you are too kind. I have updated the IP and now nearly all is well. I have prior to the update un-installed some programs, re-booted and now installed them back and it's all OK now.

What I should have done in the first place prior to IP updates is something I forgot to do this time round is to have the icons to "Windows Defaults" and when you do this there is no problem with the IP update. Then you can go and change the icons to a new Package of choice.
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Reply #19 July 14, 2005 7:06:27 AM
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Glad all is going well, so far, Oz.
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Reply #20 July 14, 2005 8:07:37 AM
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Thanks Sleeping I will send a File Extension to the e-mail you have provided, it is giving me trouble I can't solve. Hope it will be resolved. Thank you for your help again.
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Reply #21 July 14, 2005 9:34:37 AM
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..wasn't much help, I'm afraid. But you're welcome.
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Reply #22 July 14, 2005 10:19:13 AM
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Thank you Sleeping Dragon you have been very helpful and I do appreciate it. These problems wouldn't be here if I didn't like the computers so much.
It is only the SAM File that is a real pain all the rest is OK.
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Reply #23 July 14, 2005 11:39:00 AM
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i had the same problem with ie i uninstalled ip 3.0 then rebooted could not get passed logon screen so i reimaged my drive where i didnot have ip installed & i manualy hacked my system & changed my icons myself
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Reply #24 July 14, 2005 3:12:27 PM
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d0p3y2k4 I can see you had problems too and had to work on it, isn't it just a pain in the.........it really sucks as I hate doing it all just like every one else. I will be really carefull with the updates.
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