How to stop this crap? "You have new apps that can open this type of file"

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  1. ian82

    ian82 MDL Expert

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    #1 ian82, Jul 13, 2013
    I dont want Windows 8 to tell me everytime I open a file that I have new apps that can open this file!

    is there a way to disable this crap?
     
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  2. MrG

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    #2 MrG, Jul 13, 2013
    I get that for every different type of image file.
    I generally just rt. clk & choose the app I want to open that type of file & its set for that file/app then
     
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  4. ian82

    ian82 MDL Expert

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    #4 ian82, Jul 13, 2013 (OP)
    thanks for the detailed instructions bro.

    i wish there was a simple way of turning off this crap :(
     
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  5. EFA11

    EFA11 Avatar Guru

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    #5 EFA11, Jul 13, 2013
    well there is, don't install any apps haha. use all windows defaults and nothing will pop up! :biggrin:
     
  6. Windows Fan

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    #6 Windows Fan, Jul 13, 2013
    You can disable it using group policy editor. First open it with gpedit.msc command. Then go to:

    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer

    Double click on "Do not show the new application installed notification" and set it to Enabled. :)
     
  7. s1ave77

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    #7 s1ave77, Jul 13, 2013
    Nice...was looking for that setting :good3:.
     
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    #8 ian82, Jul 13, 2013 (OP)
    thanks a lot pro! you saved me from formatting and installing Windows 7!!!

    I have Windows 8 Pro so I was able to do this but what about people who have Windows 8 and do not have access to the Group Policy Editor. Is there another way around this?
     
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  9. Windows Fan

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    #9 Windows Fan, Jul 13, 2013
    Sure. I am attaching registry file. :)
     

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    #10 ian82, Jul 13, 2013 (OP)
    Thanks boss! you r0ck3rz!
     
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  11. Windows Fan

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    #11 Windows Fan, Jul 13, 2013
    ^^ welcome. ;)
     
  12. mohamedkamel

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    #12 mohamedkamel, Jul 14, 2013
    Thank you very much! You saved my day :) I really got mad of such behavior.
     
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    #13 ian82, Jul 14, 2013 (OP)
    hey bro, i just tried the reg file in windows 8 single language but it didnt work i still get that annoying pop up :(
     
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    Windows Fan MDL Senior Member

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    #14 Windows Fan, Jul 14, 2013
    ^^ Did you restart your computer?
     
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    #15 alicepattinson, Jul 14, 2013
    WOW! you're awesome :worthy:
     
  16. ian82

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    #16 ian82, Jul 15, 2013 (OP)
    nevermind it IS working, it was just that one instant it popped up when I first installed Firefox telling me which browser I want to use as my default but upon playing my various videos files, it didn't pop up so all good

    cheers bro
     
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