Internet Explorer Help

[cpwilson]

I've lost the capability of opening an html file. At one time, I could open an html file by simply clicking on the file and it would open in Internet Explorer (IE). But now if I click on the file it takes me to File Explorer and the file will not open in IE. I've tried various attempts to fix the problem but nothing seems to work. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVISE? Thanks in advance.

Charles

[docporter]

I've lost the capability of opening an html file. At one time, I could open an html file by simply clicking on the file and it would open in Internet Explorer (IE). But now if I click on the file it takes me to File Explorer and the file will not open in IE. I've tried various attempts to fix the problem but nothing seems to work. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVISE? Thanks in advance.

Charles

This has happened to me in the past. It can occur when some software you install changes the (Default) String in HKEY_Classes_Root\htmfile\shell\Open\Command

You'll need a registry editor to fix it, such as PHM RegEdit or you can use the registry editor that is part of Resco Explorer. Go to the above key and change the (Default) String to read: iexplore.exe file:%1

Also check HKEY_Classes_Root\htmlfile\shell\Open\Command and fix that one, too, if necessary.

That should fix the problem.

Cheers,

docporter