Unable to remove Open With... duplicate


Valour549

Valour549

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As you can see Notepad++ shows a duplicate in context menu open with. The one without the icon when pressed doesn't actually do anything.

I have tried :

• Deleting the entire Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.reds , but the issue persists after reboot.
• Deleting the entire HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.reds , but the issue persists after reboot.
• Used the OpenWithView.exe program, but in there it only shows one instance of Notepad++.exe (the correct one with the icon).

Can anyone point me to where in the registry I can remove this broken Notepad++ link?

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
would this be of help
www.elevenforum.com

Reset and Clear Open with Context Menu for File Types in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the "Open with" context menu for a file type back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Open with context menu allows you to choose an app to open a file with by default. When you use Open with to select to open a file with an...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

there is also this
www.thewindowsclub.com

How to remove Programs from the Open With menu in Windows 11/10

Learn how to remove unwanted Programs from Recommended Programs List in Open With box in Windows 11/10. Edit Registry or use OpenWithView.
www.thewindowsclub.com www.thewindowsclub.com

best of luck, Steve ..
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Debian 13 'Trixie' .. Win 11 24H2 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 24" AiO
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Sound Card
    RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HP AiO
    Hard Drives
    1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
    2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
    Internet Speed
    900MB full fibre
    Browser
    Firefox ESR & Thunderbird
    Antivirus
    ClamAV TK
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
  • Operating System
    Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 13" Latitude 2017
    CPU
    i5 7200u
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel
    Sound Card
    Intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13" Dell Laptop
    Hard Drives
    250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
    Mouse
    Gerenic 3 button
    Internet Speed
    WiFi only
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    ClamAV TK
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
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