Automatically open .flp files with ActivInspire in XP by default?

[DoctorB]

As our school transitions to ActivInspire it would be very helpful to have XP automatically open both .flp and .flipchart files in ActiveInspire when the file is double-clicked. Is there an easy way to do this, e.g. a preference in ActiveInspire? If not, can you give more detailed instructions about how this can be done in XP via the registry or appropriate mechanism. Thank you.

[clareq]

It should be possible with a registry fragment - in fact I think I've done so at work - I'll update tomorrow when I can have a look at my setup.

[chazzy2501]

Use group policy preferences > Folder Options > Open With.


fyi GPP does work with xp on a 2003 domain

[clareq]

In case you still need this I use the following:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.flipchart]
"Progid"="Inspire.Flipchart.1.0"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.flipchart\OpenWithPro gids]
"Inspire.Flipchart.1.0"=hex(0):
"ACTIVstudioPE.Flipchart.3.5"=hex(0):