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File extensions under Applications Options is empty

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junkie229
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I cannot associate file types to programs. My Content Type under Applications is almost empty.

I cannot associate file types to programs. My Content Type under Applications is almost empty.

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cor-el
cor-el
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You can delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox Profile Folder to make Firefox rebuild that list.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
junkie229
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I actually saw this on another post and did that. Now there is no mimeTypes.rdf file after the reboot and it changed nothing

cor-el
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Make sure that you've removed the file in the correct location.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder