Is there any way to associate different files to different programs? For instance, I want my video files to be opened by core player. Thanks in advance.
As far as i know there is no "open with" option in the context menus, but u can change the video file associations from the core player options.
So there's really no 3rd party program that can manage file association?
Total Commander can do that.
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Am I the only one who has problems with the inbuilt Microsoft Crap, in particular File Explorer. When ever I use it, for example trying to open the Windows Directory, the 'Please Wait Circle' goes around and around for minutes, or it simply crashes the system needing a Soft Reboot.
However, Resco Explorer opens straight away, Gsfinder+ again opens straight away.
Windows Menu System, so slow, install Wisbar Advance and it fires up straight away. Why can't Microsoft ever get anything to work properly, yet third party developers really boost the system?
Is there any way to strip down WM5 so releasing Memory and just use third party software?
Well, you are not the only one. Not that that is much comfort.
Here is another story for you:
Transfer 5MB directory with file explorer over WIFI (from shared folder on PC) - 1min 30sec.
Same directory with Total Commander - 25sec.
:shock:
And of course there are little things, like file extensions or opening files directly from shared folders on PC.
Unfortunately, you can't get rid of the built in crap because it is part of ROM. So there is no memory to be reclaimed (unless you are good at cooking your own ROMs and can substitute programs directly there).
Personally I use:
TCPMP / WinamPaq instead of WMP
Total Commander instead of File explorer.
I use TCPMP like you as it appears to play just about everything, but have you noticed that if you tap on an AVI up comes Media Player by default to tell you that it does not support the file.
Microsoft even say on http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/windowsmobile/faq.aspx#5_1
"5.3 Why can't I play a file that I copied to my device?
You are trying to play a file format that Windows Media Player 10 Mobile does not support (such as files with the extensions .avi, .divx, .m4a, .mpeg, .mpg, .ms-dvr, .ram, .wav, or .xvid)"
I thought this might be due to the supported Codecs
Microsoft MPEG-4 codec version 2.0 and 3.0.
ISO MPEG-4 video codec version 1.0.
But they appear to use the extension MP4
So if Media Player does not play AVI, why is it associated with Media Player?
It's because MS is BEEP BEEEEEEEEP BEEP.
But seriously, in TCPMP go to:
Options->Settings->Select page->File association
select all the file types you want associated with TCPMP and click OK.
This should solve the problem, and you will even see TCPMP icon next to the file names in explorer.
After making core player my default player, I can longer use mp3s as ringtones. Problem is I cant seem to make the windows media player the default again.
This link http://www.futurehardware.in/568121.htm discusses the same issue and suggests that only a hard restore will fix it.
Surely I can make windows media the default player again without resorting to a hard reset.
Can anyone help with this please?
Cheers, Dean
Anyone out there that can help??
You need to try opening a fully functioned File Explorer (Resco File Explorer or Total Commander), seeking an mp3 file, then Tap/Holding its entry. This should bring up a context menu, which includes Open With..; If you select 'Open With..' you should get a list of applications, which should include WMP, and there is a checkbox at the bottom of the screen to 'Always use this program'
Resco is available as a trial, and Total Commander is free.
NeilM said:
You need to try opening a fully functioned File Explorer (Resco File Explorer or Total Commander), seeking an mp3 file, then Tap/Holding its entry. This should bring up a context menu, which includes Open With..; If you select 'Open With..' you should get a list of applications, which should include WMP, and there is a checkbox at the bottom of the screen to 'Always use this program'
Resco is available as a trial, and Total Commander is free.
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Thanks for the reply. I've tried this with total commander but only get "open" instead of "open with". When I then select open, I recieve the following message:
"There is no application associated with filename. Run the application first, then open this file from within the application"
So I do that but still have the problem - its like wmp wont associate with any files.
Any suggestions on this? Would resco explorer be any different?
Thanks, Dean
It is worth downloading Resco and trying it- the trial is free so nothing to lose.
It could be that Core Player has corrupted the whole file association system, in which case a hard reset may be needed, but I've not come across that before.
Have you tied reinstalling Core Player and starting again, then uninstalling again?
I installed some sh!tty player on on my precious wizard, then removed it. Now I can't open my media files with wmplayer. I mean I can open them from the inside of the player, but not when I browse them from file explorer. I looked for reg edit command to change the program media files open with, but now luck? Anybody knows how to do this?
Also I cannot seem to get my image vieweing thing to do a slideshow.
Thanks -Greg.
Just choose the file you want to play in file explorer and then click menu-->open path-->new path and direct it to WMP in the windows folder. After that, all of your files of the same type should open with WMP again, atleast that's how you fixed it in WM2003 anyway. I haven't had to try it in WM5 or WM6 to know for sure.
I don't know about the slideshow thing though, I've never used that before.
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I installed some sh!tty player on on my precious wizard, then removed it. Now I can't open my media files with wmplayer. I mean I can open them from the inside of the player, but not when I browse them from file explorer. I looked for reg edit command to change the program media files open with, but now luck? Anybody knows how to do this?
Also I cannot seem to get my image vieweing thing to do a slideshow.
Thanks -Greg.
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The crappy player you installed was associated with (wav) files that are for windows media player. Try re-installing that same player, look at its file associations, uncheck (wav) may have kept settings after removal, and then remove the player again if you still don't want it. soft re-set, check files in file explorer, and if all the above actuated, the files should have the wmp icon. Word of advice from experience....always remove settings from programs that were installed before you remove that program. As far as slide show, are you meaning where songs play in sequence (queued up)? By the way, what was the crappy player? I've removed a few of them myself..
hey guys thanks much for replies. Xeno I couldn't get the path thing to work. If I type in \windows\wmplayer.exe it just opens player in library mode, doesn't change the way it opens either. The player was pocket dvix player. I was looking for something that will play AVI dvix and xvid files. Now I installed something called TCPMP pocket pc player and it works very very well.
TCPMP is way better than WMP anyway. Sorry the open path didn't work, but like I said, I wasn't sure if it still worked that way or not in WM5 and 6. Atleast now you have a better media player. TCPMP is the only player I ever use.
How do you change/edit file association with certain program?
Usually if you have more than 1 program that can handle certain type of files, you get the selection to choose which program to use to open that file.
If you also select the check box below it, it will not ask you anymore next time you open the same type of file.
But, how do you edit/change that selection in the future?
I associated AVI files with QQPlayer and it actually makes it default for all my other video files and I found it not very smooth. Some other players play other format much better, and I want to change it back.
Just have not found a good player for AVI files yet. Really surprised provided this format (AVI) is used by Canon cameras.
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How do you change/edit file association with certain program?
Usually if you have more than 1 program that can handle certain type of files, you get the selection to choose which program to use to open that file.
If you also select the check box below it, it will not ask you anymore next time you open the same type of file.
But, how do you edit/change that selection in the future?
I associated AVI files with QQPlayer and it actually makes it default for all my other video files and I found it not very smooth. Some other players play other format much better, and I want to change it back.
Just have not found a good player for AVI files yet. Really surprised provided this format (AVI) is used by Canon cameras.
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as far as i know, you have to clear defaults for the program. It can be done under settings applications manage applications, click on the app and click clear defaults
On my S7 Edge, if I tap on an mp3 file in My Files I get the error message "unable to find application to perform this action".
However, if I browse to the same folder in ES File Explorer and tap on an mp3 file, it opens in Poweramp and plays.
Why might this be? It's not a showstopper, but it is irritating!
How or from where do you get your mp3 Files?
Anywhere and everywhere, the behaviour is the same no matter the mp3 file.
Another way of phrasing my question would be to ask: How do I associate mp3 files with Poweramp in the OS? So the equivalent of right-clicking on a file in Windows and choosing "open with", and selecting "always open this file type with this program"?
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Anywhere and everywhere, the behaviour is the same no matter the mp3 file.
Another way of phrasing my question would be to ask: How do I associate mp3 files with Poweramp in the OS? So the equivalent of right-clicking on a file in Windows and choosing "open with", and selecting "always open this file type with this program"?
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Check settings/applications/application manager scroll down to poweramp and tap/enter and check whether permission is given to phone and storage
Yes, Poweramp already has permission for both.
I note that when I tap Defaults it says "None set as default", but I see no way of associating it with mp3 files.
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Yes, Poweramp already has permission for both.
I note that when I tap Defaults it says "None set as default", but I see no way of associating it with mp3 files.
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Install samsung music player and see if it works
Do I want to use Samsung Music Player instead of Poweramp? Not really.
Wow, have I completely stumped xda-developers??
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Wow, have I completely stumped xda-developers??
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I think this is an issue with PowerAmp or Samsung's built in file explorer. I was able to recreate your exact same issue by disabling Samsung Music and Solid Explorer (because it has it's own media player) with the only music player being PowerAmp and Samsung Explorer being the only file manager. If you want to keep using Samsung Explorer, I can't help you other than suggesting to get in touch with Samsung or PowerAmp regarding the issue. What worked for me after recreating your issue was to install a third party file explorer with an "open with" option. In my case it was FX File Explorer and Solid Explorer. Both let me choose to open the mp3 file with PowerAmp.
Wow, have I completely stumped Doug97?