Overview 

First of all, thank you for using File Type Manager 2. To find out what's new since the first version click here.

File Type Manager is a sophisticated file type management tool for Windows. It overcomes many shortcomings of the built-in Windows file type management tool and allows you to edit many hidden settings in the Windows registry.

Note that File Type Manager is primarily intended for the power user. Be careful when modifying your file type settings, many Windows system components are implemented as special file types or shell extensions. Removing or editing such a special item can have unintended consequences!

To find out more about adding new file types, file extensions, actions or shell extensions view the "Adding" section.

Editing items is explained in the "Editing" section. Be sure to carefully read this before you make any changes to your configuration.

If you want to know more about removing items and the consequences this can have then read the "Removing" section.

Be sure to visit my homepage for updates to File Type Manager and to find out about my other software.

What's New 

What's new since the first version of File Type Manager? A lot!

Version 2 is basically a complete rewrite of the first version. The internals have been enhanced to improve loading time and support more features. Here is a list of the highlights:

  • massively improved startup time
  • improved user interface
  • support for new shell extensions
  • new find feature
  • ability to easily copy actions & shell extensions between file types
  • you can now re-associate file extensions more easily
  • more configuration options
  • File Type Manager can be extended through the registry
  • and much more...
Feedback 

If you have enjoyed using File Type Manager or if you have some suggestions for improvement please let me know. You can send an email to fworsley@shaw.ca. Any feedback is greatly appreciated, it is always nice to hear from people who have used my programs.

You can find some of my other programs and updates to File Type Manager on my homepage at http://www.csc.uvic.ca/~fworsley.