How to fix invalid file associations problems?
How do the invalid file associations create? Many application uninstallers remove the main program files and directories from your hard drive, but do not remove the associated file extensions from the Registry. These operations are left lots of invalid file associations.
why fix invalid file associations? Sometimes a file association is created but the program to be opened is removed or deleted. This creates a problem for Windows when you try to open a file by clicking an icon whose related program is no longer available on your system.
Registry Booster will search for such invalid file associations and help you to fix them.
Step1. To select the desired section of your registry you must configure the relevant settings. Launch Registry Booster, select the option: Invalid File associations.
Step2. Click the button "Start Scan" at the bottom, once Registry Booster starts checking the Invalid File associations of your registry, a status monitor will appear as below.
Step3. After completing, You can see the scan results. And then choose Invalid File associations which you want to fix, Click "Repair Registry" to repair.
Note: We strongly recommend to backup registry first before repair them. Click Here to view how to backup Windows registry. |
