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[PhatPhreddy]

Looks like on default install MC10 steals the following..

Audio playlist
AVI Video
JPEG Image
Media Playlist
Monkeys Audio
MPC Audio
MPEG Audio
MPEG Video
MusicEx Media
OGG Audio
TIFF Image
WAV Audio
Windows Media
Windows Media Audio
Windows Media Video

[JimH]

Not advanced.. Normal default install...

What seems wierd is that on install there are perhaps 3 pages of options that all flash by without user interaction... Its on one of these pages that you dont have access to that assosiations are set..

You're choosing the express install.  Take a CLOSER LOOK.

MC is not stealing file associations.  On express installs it has to set some or a novice user will never see any files imported.

[PhatPhreddy]

I have taken a close look and I installed and chose to

Accept and install with standard options (recommended)

Nothing mentioned about express.. Nothing mentioned about stealing associations nothing mentioned about loosing control..

I suggest you LOOK CLOSER !!

It is my opionion that no application on 'standard' 'recommended' install should steal associations. Files can be browsed to and played and assositions set at any stage later. IMHO if you have to speed through an install 1) dont call it standard and recommended and 2) dont take any in default install mode.

[JimH]

I have taken a close look and I installed and chose to

Accept and install with standard options (recommended)

You're advanced.  Choose the OTHER option

[JimH]

It is my opionion that no application on 'standard' 'recommended' install should steal associations. Files can be browsed to and played and assositions set at any stage later. IMHO if you have to speed through an install 1) dont call it standard and recommended and 2) dont take any in default install mode.

Your opinion is reasonable, but it is not in line with industry standards. 

Advanced users generally have little trouble setting file associations.  Many intermediate users are not comfortable with file associations.  Novice users don't understand them at all.  Therefore, the only way to prevent massive support headaches and customer heartaches is to set a few file associations on install.

Have a nice trip.

[PhatPhreddy]

Fair enough.. Its not a biggie I was reporting it cause it was my understanding that this had been changed from last time..

I also thought that being told to look closely and the definitive MC10 does not steal associations kinda funny after watching it do exactly that..