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[asdf]

sorry if this has been answered before but, is it really safe to remove unused file extensions? I can't see these documented anywhere.

It looks safe but I haven't found any mention of it FAQ or forums, so I'm a bit uneasy. I've got about 1000 of them listed!!


TIA

[gunner]

Perfectly safe. if you are worried, back it up the first time.

[Andavari]

It's completely safe.
WinXP: If you open a folder that contains a file, or file's with an extension that isn't registered to open with any program it automatically get's stored in the registry.

[DjLizard]

Apparently in XP, if a file simply exists, it will automatically get its extension added into the classes root. heh.

[Eldmannen]

I have deleted unused file extensions many times and its always worked great. So I think it is very safe.

And as gunner mentioned, you can always do a backup of the registry first if you wish or have doubts.

Andavari and DjLizard, hehe that is silly.

[Tarun]

Eldmannen, on May 31 2005, 08:38 AM, said:

I have deleted unused file extensions many times and its always worked great. So I think it is very safe.

And as gunner mentioned, you can always do a backup of the registry first if you wish or have doubts.

Andavari and DjLizard, hehe that is silly.

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Not silly, it's fact. DjLizard is definitely the best expert on computers and technology I've ever known.

[Andavari]

Eldmannen, on May 31 2005, 06:38 AM, said:

Andavari and DjLizard, hehe that is silly.

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Since you obviously know so much about the registry try it yourself, or do as you wish.

[DjLizard]

New>Text File>file.crap

Highlight the file, look at its properties, blah blah. Diddle around for about 60 seconds, then run CCleaner's issues scan... blam. Unused file extension: .crap

[Eldmannen]

Dont get me wrong, I dont doubt what DjLizard said, I mererly meant that it was silly of Windows to behave in that specific way.

[DjLizard]

Concurred.

[Andavari]

Eldmannen, on May 31 2005, 01:31 PM, said:

I mererly meant that it was silly of Windows to behave in that specific way.

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I agree. Without programs like CCleaner letting things like that go unchecked would litter the registry.