associate scr files with notepad

[whitney_jeff]

Recently updated Windows - current version is Windows 10 Pro, version 1809

In the previous version I was able to open .SCR files with notepad; in the current version I cannot - when I right-click on a scr file I do not even have the option to "open with".

I have tried a couple of things, but nothing seems to work.  Notepad does not even show up in Apps.

One of the things I tried was at the windows command prompt: assoc .scr=txtfile - but that did not work.

Do I have to give up and use wordpad or something similar?

[CodeDing]

@whitney_jeff,

If you right-click a file that does not have a default program to open-with then Windows 10 should allow you to select "Open with..." However, if a default program has already been selected then it will not appear like so:

I would recommend you follow the very simple steps explained HERE to change where these open by default. (my .scr files open with Notepad on Windows 10 by default).

Best,

~DD

[whitney_jeff]

Unfortunately - I do not get the same menu, I am not able to get an app from the store.  I can start notepad and then change filetype to all and select the script, but that is awkward at best.

Before the update, I was able to double-click and edit the script, not now.  Attached image of properties - no way to change it to open with notepad.

[ronjonp]

Have you tried Notepad++ ? It's a great editor and will integrate into right click menu.

[whitney_jeff]

It was on this computer initially - I forget why (over a year ago) but I did not think it worked well for me.  Might have to try it again though.  Curse all these "improvements"!

[ronjonp]

What program tries to open the file now? I have the same version of Windows and don't have this issue.

*I'm actually still on version 1803 

[dbhunia]

Go through This once.....

[whitney_jeff]

Nothing, double click yields nothing at all.

[CodeDing]

@whitney_jeff,

I am not able to get an app from the store. 

My solution, nor my link provided, asked you to get an app from any store. The link I provided requests that you open the Default Apps location on your computer, then once there (if you follow all 4 steps) you can locate your .scr file extension to have it open with Notepad...

Best,

~DD

[whitney_jeff]

sorry, but it does not.  At least on my computer.

[CodeDing]

Press (Windows logo + R) then type in "notepad". Select ok. Does Notepad open then?

[whitney_jeff]

Yes, it opens then

[cadffm]

Assoc the *.scr wirh Notepad.exe (again) .

If you have OPEN in your contextmenu, .scr is associated with a program.

> Registry check1: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.scr = (Standard) REG_SZ = AutoCADScriptFile

 and

> Registry check2: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AutoCADScriptFile\Shell\open\command = (Standard) REG_SZ = C:\Windows\system32\notepad.exe "%1"

(hope it is right for Win10 too)

If "nothing" happen but a doubleclick on *.txt files works:

Then, i guess, you have a defender/anti-vir software running. Disable all software like defender/Anti-vir and try it again for a test!

[whitney_jeff]

Please see the attached image.

If I click on (value not set) I get a New menu, with several choice.

Further up the tree there are several extensions including .scr - but I don't think I can edit those from regedit

[pendean]

Assuming Windows 10...

If it does not say NOTEPAD at #9 as shown below, click on the app that is listed and choose NOTEPAD instead.

[whitney_jeff]

Dean, I did that (thanks for the graphic display!) but when I get to .scr there is only a plus (+) symbol and "Choose a default" and clicking on that takes me to choose an app from the store.  I have not been able to find the native Notepad in the app store.

I can find Notepad++, so I guess I will have to use that.

[CodeDing]

@whitney_jeff,

I understand what you mean by not being able to find Notepad by following my and PenDean's examples. Wow, this is frustrating! From what I've seen browsing myself, I also cannot find another way to assign that file type to open w/ Notepad..

As a last resort from me, try opening Notepad > File > Open (All file types) > open your .scr file...

... then try to save-as another .scr file (Ex: test.scr [All File Types])

...close all Notepad > try to open your test-saved .scr file.

That's my last shot Lol. Wish I could help more gahh!

Best,

~DD

[whitney_jeff]

@CodeDing

Actually - you and Dean were a great help, if if it was negative.

I can go ahead and assign it to Notepad++, and will in a day or two in case something else crops up

Thanks very much to all who replied!

Jeff

[pendean]

Have you tried this WIn10 fix yet https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/missing-open-with-options-after-updating-to/90...
https://www.howtogeek.com/261076/how-to-fix-the-missing-open-with-option-on-the-windows-10-right-cli...
https://windowsreport.com/open-with-missing-windows-10/#.XC9s71xKiHs

[whitney_jeff]

@pendean

No, I have not tried that, and I am hesitant to any regedits

I did manage to at least get an "open with" on the context menu, but I keep getting a pop-up security warning, and I cannot find a way to make the folder a trusted source.  None of the suggestions take me to the Trust Center, it is not even on a context menu.  Totally lost!