Oct
10
2008
Use FileTypesMan to Manage and Change How Programs are Opened by Files
Posted by: Barry Cleave in Portable Freeware, tags: File Associations, File Extensions, Freeware, Independent Review, Portable Utilities, Pro Reviewer, Programs, Windows, Windows Explorer, WIndows Vista, Windows XPWhat are the Technical Details & Compatibility?
| Name | FileTypesMan |
| Software Version | 1.11 |
| Release Date | 23 September 2008 (assumed from zip file) |
| Compatibility | Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista |
| Homepage | FileTypesMan v1.11 |
| Download | Download FileTypesMan |
| Download Size | 47KB |
| OS Reviewed On | Windows XP Pro |
| Size on Disk | 72KB |
| Memory Use (Base) | 4,316K |
| License | Freeware |
| Review Date | October 2008 |
What is the ProReviewer Experience?
| Name | FileTypesMan |
| User Level | Any to Intermediate/Advanced |
| Functionality | Good |
| Complexity | Moderate |
| Interface | Good |
| General Usability | Good |
| Overall Experience | Good |
| Help | Moderate |
| Resources | Low |
This is a good program if you want to work with file associations to add new, edit existing or modify/add actions. Help could be more extensive for more complex editing (but see links at end of post)
Personally I rate this as:
Quite Useful – OK to Use – Needs Better Help/Information on Advanced Use
What Could Make it be Better?
- More help/details on how to use, particularly for advanced functions
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What are the Tags?
Technorati Tags: Windows Explorer,File Associations,File Extensions,Freeware,Independent Review,Pro Reviewer,Programs,Portable Utilities,Windows,WIndows Vista,Windows XP
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October 11th, 2008 at 4:19 pm - Edit
Nice little application. i will give it a try. i like the idea that i can put it to my usb dongle!
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December 20th, 2009 at 9:17 am - Edit
This utility is not optimized for window 7F ((for this total commender rulessss:)))
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