Win32 application error msg for file association

First, thank you for this site; having a reputable place to seek good information is greatly appreciated by us software "challenged" people.

I'm building a new computer and to the point of transferring some of my files, after installing XP Pro SP2 (forgot how much fun this was!) and drivers, etc. on the new one. I have several htm and html pages saved in the old computer, which open just fine using Firefox and the file association process in Tools > folders, etc.

The same files will not open in the new computer, and I get a message that the file is not a win32 application. I've tried the association route, and finally have the htm file associated with Firefox but not sure it's really working. However, the files will open fine if I go through Firefox - files, open file, and go to the file.

Suggestions, experts?

 

Hi, Farmer2. Welcome to Windows BBS!

I do not claim to be an expert but I try to help when I can.

When you go to Windows Explorer's Tools > Folder Options > File Types tab > HTM (and HTML), I am curious about the information you find after clicking the "Advanced" button.

When you highlight the "open" action and click on the "Edit..." button, please compare your information to mine:

Action:
open

Application used to perform action:
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE -url "%1 "

Use DDE: enabled

DDE Message:
(field is blank)

Application:
FIREFOX

DDE Application Not Running:
(field is blank)

Topic:
System

 

Thanks for the reply - my settings were the same as yours. I was experiencing corruption of XP files - wound up reinstalling OS and problems solved.

 

Hi, Farmer2.

Thanks for following up. I'm glad your issue is resolved.

I hope you don't/didn't have to spend too much time after your OS reinstall to get your computer back to the way you want(ed) it. I shudder at the prospect of an OS reinstall for my machine because every time I have done so (via fresh reinstall anyway), I have had to take a few weeks to get all the software back up and running the way it used to. (I have been taking chances regarding regular hard drive backups. Still have to get around to purchasing an extra hard drive or two for that purpose.)