I have a file type that is associated to a bat file. This type can be associated to 2 different bat files depending on four different versions of an assocaited graphic program I need to run. Since I have installed multiple versions, the association REMAINS associated to the last installed one and does not change regardless of how many times I try to change it. The Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications is correct. There are actually 2 listed, one per version (older versions associate to one BAT and newer ones associate to another). Going through File Association list and selecting the correct one for the current use case I am working it ALWAYS reverts to the earlier version, and in fact the wrong bat file. Windows7 needs to be updated to allow the following in File Association; 1. MB3 (Mouse Button 3) on the association so you can determine the file location - This is lost functionality from WXP as far as I am concerned and makes my job harder as there is no indication how this type is associated and where is it is associated to 2. In the File Association dialog Allow an MB3 --> Properties operation so you manually edit the association - This again is LOST functionality from WXP. - I have to traverse a directory structure location to associate the necessary file. - I may need to do this 20 times a day during normal operations. This is a TREMENDOUS impedence on operations ORA

Rename the BAT file to CMD and then you will be OK, BAT is for DOS, CMD is for Windows NT. Vote if answered or helpful, I am running for Office (joke)! IT/Developer, Windows/Linux/Mainframe

Regarding the behavior that file association reverts, it can be caused by the design of the series of the programs you installed. Regarding your new feature suggestion, I will report it to proper department. Thanks for your feedback.Arthur Xie - MSFT