New Application problems

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because
they are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but
rather fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is
now linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we
just did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE
ffile and clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this
new app took over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new
file type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the
"CRD" occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"


After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double-
clicked, the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled
file displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with
the appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename
rolodex.crf is there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the
file with the right entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl-
click ?

I don't have much hair left to pull out. HELP!

John Carter wrote:

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because they
are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but rather
fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is now
linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we just
did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE ffile and
clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this new app took
over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new file
type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the "CRD"
occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"

After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double- clicked,
the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled file
displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with the
appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename rolodex.crf is
there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the file with the right
entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl- click
?

John,
After these next 2 lines,
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"

add the following lines:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell\open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE \"%1\""

John Carter wrote:

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because they
are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but rather
fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is now
linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we just
did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE ffile and
clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this new app took
over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new file
type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the "CRD"
occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"

After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double- clicked,
the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled file
displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with the
appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename rolodex.crf is
there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the file with the right
entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl- click
?

John,
After these next 2 lines,
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"

add the following lines:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell\open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE \"%1\""

"John Carter" wrote in message

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because
they are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but
rather fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is
now linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we
just did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE
ffile and clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this
new app took over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new
file type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the
"CRD" occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"


After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double-
clicked, the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled
file displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with
the appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename
rolodex.crf is there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the
file with the right entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl-
click ?

I don't have much hair left to pull out. HELP!

That happened here too, apparently after the last large set of updates,
I think. Not many people left using CardFileg! With EXACTLY the same
symptoms!

Go to the associations and put it back to cardfile files (.crd)
instead of the one assigned to it for Card Space. Apparently XP doesn't
like the .crd because it originates with win95 and is too old. So XP
wants to change the association to go to Card Space for some reason,
whatever that is, instead of CardFile. And of course, they're two
different apps.

If you need it explained more clearly, let me know; I just assumed from
your post you'd know what I'm talking about since you sounded
knowledgeable.

HTH,

Twayne`

"John Carter" wrote in message

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because
they are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but
rather fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is
now linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we
just did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE
ffile and clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this
new app took over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new
file type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the
"CRD" occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"


After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double-
clicked, the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled
file displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with
the appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename
rolodex.crf is there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the
file with the right entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl-
click ?

I don't have much hair left to pull out. HELP!

That happened here too, apparently after the last large set of updates,
I think. Not many people left using CardFileg! With EXACTLY the same
symptoms!

Go to the associations and put it back to cardfile files (.crd)
instead of the one assigned to it for Card Space. Apparently XP doesn't
like the .crd because it originates with win95 and is too old. So XP
wants to change the association to go to Card Space for some reason,
whatever that is, instead of CardFile. And of course, they're two
different apps.

If you need it explained more clearly, let me know; I just assumed from
your post you'd know what I'm talking about since you sounded
knowledgeable.

HTH,

Twayne`

I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit too
technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy" option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if there is
an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.



"John Carter" wrote:

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because
they are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but
rather fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is
now linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we
just did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE
ffile and clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this
new app took over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new
file type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the
"CRD" occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"


After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double-
clicked, the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled
file displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with
the appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename
rolodex.crf is there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the
file with the right entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl-
click ?

I don't have much hair left to pull out. HELP!

I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit too
technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy" option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if there is
an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.



"John Carter" wrote:

We STILL have some CARDFILE files that don't warrant converting to a
different application as the budget is not there and also because
they are used so infrequently. (Not my idea to support them, but
rather fiddle with them than look for a new job).

Somethig in WIN XP changed the .CRD file type so that another app is
now linked to them, but the format is wrong, so it doesn't work.

I have the program CARDFILE.EXE, and the ast time we needed it, we
just did a RT-CLICK/OPEN WITH/ and the Browse to the CARDFILE.EXE
ffile and clicked ALWAYS USE. We had no problem. BUt now since this
new app took over the .CRD file type, we cannot do thids anymore.

I went to Registry and put in the following entries creating a new
file type ".crf". The file CARDFILE.EXE was HEXEDITED to change the
"CRD" occurrences to "CRF".

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\CARDFILE.EXE\shell\ open\command]
@="\"C:\\WINDOWS\\CARDFILE.EXE\" \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.crf]
@="win.cardfile"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\win.cardfile\DefaultIcon]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\cardfile.exe"


After diong thiswhen the specific file (rolodex.crf) is double-
clicked, the CARDFILE application opens, but with a blank uintitled
file displayed. CLicking on FILE/OPEN, a dialog window appears with
the appropriate file type and in the file list, the filename
rolodex.crf is there. Double-clicking the filename brings up the
file with the right entries.

What am I doing wrong to not have the app open the file upon dbl-
click ?

I don't have much hair left to pull out. HELP!

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?


It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if
there is an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.

snip

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?


It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if
there is an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.

snip

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be installed.
Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS Word for
that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?


It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if
there is an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.

snip

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be installed.
Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS Word for
that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?


It's no big deal as it's only one additional manipulation, but if
there is an "idiots guide" to doing it simply I'd love to know.

With thanks.

snip

In message ,
Switzerland calling
writes:

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be installed.
Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS Word for
that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?

I think Olorin meant what happens when you:

right-click on a .crd file
select Open With
select Choose Program
(if Cardfile application isn't in the list) select Browse and find it
tick "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file"

? (And subsequently click on other .crd files?)
[]
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** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously
outdated thoughts on PCs. **

Happiness isn't happiness without a violin-playing goat. [Anna Scott (Julia
Roberts) in "Notting Hill" (1999)]

In message ,
Switzerland calling
writes:

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be installed.
Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS Word for
that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a bit
too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an "easy"
option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?

I think Olorin meant what happens when you:

right-click on a .crd file
select Open With
select Choose Program
(if Cardfile application isn't in the list) select Browse and find it
tick "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file"

? (And subsequently click on other .crd files?)
[]
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously
outdated thoughts on PCs. **

Happiness isn't happiness without a violin-playing goat. [Anna Scott (Julia
Roberts) in "Notting Hill" (1999)]

J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message ,
Switzerland calling
writes:

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be
installed. Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS
Word for that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a
bit too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an
"easy" option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?

I think Olorin meant what happens when you:

right-click on a .crd file
select Open With
select Choose Program
(if Cardfile application isn't in the list) select Browse and find it
tick "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file"

? (And subsequently click on other .crd files?)
[]

Good of you - I didn't mean that, but that would be the thing to do. If OP
has other .crd files which they want to open with CardSpace, then a shortcut
in SendTo would probably be most expedient; otherwise yes, forming an
association as you describe is the way to go.

J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message ,
Switzerland calling
writes:

It opens with Windows CardSpace: "Managaed card could not be
installed. Contact card provider for more info".

I have tried "Open with" both NotePad and WordPad (and Excel and MS
Word for that matter!).

Appreciate any thoughts...

"Olórin" wrote:

Switzerland calling wrote:
I have similar problem/ question, but on reviewing below, it is a
bit too technical for me, and I'm looking to see if there is an
"easy" option for me.

To use the old Cardfiles I have to:
- open Cardfile application, then
- open specific .crd file
i.e. I cannot directly open that .crd file

What happens when you try?

I think Olorin meant what happens when you:

right-click on a .crd file
select Open With
select Choose Program
(if Cardfile application isn't in the list) select Browse and find it
tick "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file"

? (And subsequently click on other .crd files?)
[]

Good of you - I didn't mean that, but that would be the thing to do. If OP
has other .crd files which they want to open with CardSpace, then a shortcut
in SendTo would probably be most expedient; otherwise yes, forming an
association as you describe is the way to go.