


FileTypesMan v1.01
Copyright (c) 2008 Nir Sofer
Web site: http://www.nirsoft.net



Description
===========

FileTypesMan is an alternative to the 'File Types' tab in the 'Folder
Options' of Windows. It displays the list of all file extensions and
types registered on your computer. For each file type, the following
information is displayed: Type Name, Description, MIME Type, Perceived
Type, Flags, Browser Flags, and more.
FileTypesMan also allows you to easily edit the properties and flags of
each file type, as well as it allows you to add, edit, and remove actions
in a file type.



System Requirements
===================

This utility works on any version of Windows from Windows 98 to Windows
Vista. For using this utility under Windows 98/ME, you must download the
non-Unicode version. For using this utility under x64 system, you should
download the x64 version.



Versions History
================


* Version 1.01 - Fixed critical bug under Windows 98 - Icons
  disappeared in the 'start' menu.
* Version 1.00 - First release.



Start Using FileTypesMan
========================

FileTypesMan doesn't require any installation process or additional DLL
files. In order to start using it, simply copy the executable file
(FileTypesMan.exe) to any folder you like, and run it.
After running it, you should wait a few seconds until the file types list
is loaded. If the loading process is too slow, it's recommended to turn
off the icons loading (Options->Don't Load Icons in menu), so in the next
time that you run FileTypesMan, the loading process will be faster.
The main window of FileTypesMan contains 2 panes. The upper pane displays
the list of all extensions/file types registered on your computer. When
you select a single file type in the upper pane, the lower pane displays
the list of all actions of the selected type.



'Replace File Type For Selected Extension' option (F4)
======================================================

Sometimes, when you install a new software, it automatically replaces the
file types associated with various file extensions. This means that when
you double-click the file, the new installed application is opened,
instead of the old one. The icon of the extension is usually also
replaced to the icon of the new application.
The 'Replace File Type' feature allows you to set the file extension back
to the original file type. In order to do that, select the desired file
extension in the main window of FileTypesMan, and press F4. You'll get a
long list of available file types on your computer. Find and select the
previous file type that handled the extension, and choose 'Ok'.



Desktop Refresh
===============

Each time that you make a change in the properties of a file type,
FileTypesMan automatically initiate a general desktop refresh, so your
changes will take affect immediately, even for opened Explorer windows.
However, on slow computers, this desktop refresh might consume a fair
amount of CPU resources, and even hang the entire operating system for a
few seconds. If you want to avoid this desktop refresh on every change
that you make, simply disable the automatic refresh, by unchecking the
option under the following menu: Options->Automatic Desktop Refresh.
You can always initiate a desktop refresh when you need it, simply by
selecting 'File->Refresh Desktop Now' from the main menu.



Translating FileTypesMan to other languages
===========================================

In order to translate FileTypesMan to other language, follow the
instructions below:
1. Run FileTypesMan with /savelangfile parameter:
   FileTypesMan.exe /savelangfile
   A file named FileTypesMan_lng.ini will be created in the folder of
   FileTypesMan utility.
2. Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text
   editor.
3. Translate all string entries to the desired language. Optionally,
   you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site.
   (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information,
   it'll be used in the 'About' window.
4. After you finish the translation, Run FileTypesMan, and all
   translated strings will be loaded from the language file.
   If you want to run FileTypesMan without the translation, simply rename
   the language file, or move it to another folder.



License
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This utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely
distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any
other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this. If you
distribute this utility, you must include all files in the distribution
package, without any modification !



Disclaimer
==========

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The author will not
be liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages
due to loss of data or any other reason.



Feedback
========

If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my
utility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
