SetUserFTA – THE file type association utility

SetUserFTA Feature List

  • Display Current Settings
    • Provides the capability to display all current file type associations and default browser settings for the current user, offering clear insights into system configurations.
  • Customization of File Associations
    • Allows users to select which programs are associated with specific file types, enabling control over which applications open particular file extensions. For example, associate .pdf files with Acrobat Reader.
  • List Installed Browsers
    • Can list all installed web browsers, simplifying the process of setting the default browser.
  • Change Default Browser
    • Enables users and administrators to set their preferred web browser as the default for handling web links and HTML files. All browsers are supported.
  • Reset Associations
    • Provides the ability to delete custom file associations and revert to the system’s default settings, useful for correcting corrupted or unwanted associations.
  • Deploy Standardized Configurations
    • Allows IT administrators to enforce consistent file type associations across multiple user accounts or computers, ensuring uniformity in organizational workflows.
  • Troubleshooting
    • Helps diagnose and rectify issues with file type associations, such as files opening in unintended applications or failing to open.
  • Per-User Basis Changes
    • Applies file association changes on a per-user basis, affecting only the currently logged-in user’s profile, which is useful in multi-user environments. This is in contrast to Microsoft options that apply changes to all users on the same machine.
  • Command-Line Interface
    • Operates through a command-line interface, providing flexibility and automation capabilities for modifying file associations.
  • Support for Various File Types
    • Supports a wide range of file types and extensions, including documents, images, audio files, and videos, allowing comprehensive management of file associations. It also supports AppX (UWP) applications.
  • Integration with Scripting
    • Can be integrated into scripts or batch files, enabling automated deployment of file association configurations across multiple systems or user accounts.
  • Export and Import Associations
    • Allows users to export and import file association settings, facilitating the transfer of preferences between different user profiles, computers, or even Active Directory domains.
  • Compatibility with Windows Versions
    • Designed to be compatible with various versions of the Windows operating system, including Windows 8, 8.1, 10, 11, and Server Operating Systems like 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022. Note: SetUserFTA 2.0 will only support Windows 10 version 1703 and newer.