You should be able to do this from a logon script using the ASSOC
command. Also useful in working out what the fileType parameter for
ASSOC should be, is the FTYPE command. See "FTYPE /?" and "ASSOC /?"
for more details.
Cheers,
Ewan
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> Sent: 14 November 2006 11:31
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> Subject: Changing MIME Types at login
>
> Hi all.
>
> I have been searching for info on the above with varying
> results, so I'd
> be keen to hear anyone in the lists experiences of this. Let
> me explain
> the situation.
>
> We are beginning to make use of enhanced podcasts on our
> portal, which
> are using .m4a files. The current situation is that Real and
> Qucktime
> are fighting over which app will open .m4a files, Real is
> winning, and
> the podcasts are subsequently not playing. I need Quicktime
> to win the
> fight, as it were.
>
> Can a MIME type be changed successfully at logon (as I say, undecided
> answers when I did a Google)? If so, what's the best way to do it?
>
> Anyones opinions/experiences/advice would be much appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Ian
>
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