How to Remove a WMP Reg File Association Context

When you first set up Windows Media Player, it allows you to associate certain file types with the program and stores these settings in the Windows registry file. If you choose the default settings, you may find some audio or video files open with Windows Media Player when you do not want to use it. You can use the default program settings in Windows to remove these file associations with Windows Media Player.

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  Click "Start" and select "Default Programs." Choose "Associate a file type or protocol with a program."

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  Click the file extension you do not want Windows Media Player to open. Click "Change Program" and select the program you want to use for the type under "Recommended Programs." If you do not see the program in the list, click "Browse" and locate the program's executable file. Click "Open."

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  Click "OK" to save your new file association.