>>When you look at HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc, the Default value is Word.Document.8. But then, as outlined in the first link I listed earlier, you have to chase down another key to get the friendly name. In this case you would go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Word.Document.8, and you see that the Default value is "Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003 Document", which is the friendly name.
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>No, the default is Value not set. This is why I assume Firefox uses something on its own.
It is on my system (see attached image).
What does Windows itself show in its registered file types?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd560745(v=ws.10).aspxDo you have Office 2007 or later installed on your system?
Regards. Al
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