PRB: Power Tab Files Are Being Loaded By The Wrong Program
Important Notice: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the registry files (System.dat and User.dat). Both are hidden files in the Windows folder. For information on this topic, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
SymptomsWhen you try to open or print a Power Tab file from within Windows Explorer, a program other than the Editor (usually an Adobe product) tries to open or print the file, resulting in an error. CauseThe .ptb (Power Tab) files have been associated with a program other than Power Tab Editor. File associations are stored in the Windows registry and inform the operating system which program is used to open/print/etc. files of a particular extension. As an example, .txt (text) files are usually associated with the program Notepad. When a user opens a text file by clicking on it, Windows knows that it should use Notepad to view the file. In order to view Power Tab files properly, Power Tab Editor (PTEditor.exe) must be associated with .ptb files. More InformationFor more information on file associations, see the following articles:
ResolutionAt this time, if you do not feel comfortable working with the registry, skip to Option 2. Option 1: Edit the Registry
Option 2: Load Power Tab Files From Within The ProgramThis option is a workaround for people who don't feel safe editing the registry, and for those who couldn't get option 1 to work. It does not cure the problem, but it does provide an alternative method for loading Power Tab files.
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