Trouble with File Types

[ptim]

I'm having a problem with my .pdf file types, I can double click on a .pdf and it will open adobe acrobat, but, under FILE TYPE in Windows Explorer, it says its a different file type, I've tried to change it in Folder Options, under File types, but the .pdf files always show up as a different file type. I've also tried to change the program it opens with under properties.

 

[raybay]

What does it report the file type to be when you open it with Windows Explorer?
Which version of Adobe Reader do you have installed? Or if not Adobe, which reader are you using... and, of course, which version of Adobe Acrobat?

 

[kimsland]

Just in case you are talking about the icon association

You can rebuild XP icon cache by doing the following:

Select Tools->Folder Options -> View -> Show hidden files
Start->Run-> %userprofile%\local settings\application data
Delete the hidden file IconCache.db
Then restart

This file is then rebuilt automatically
You might want to turn off hidden files now as well


You can rebuild Vista icon cache by doing the following:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/how-to-rebuild-the-icon-cache-in-windows-vista/

Not sure if that was your issue or not

 

[ptim]

What does it report the file type to be when you open it with Windows Explorer?
Which version of Adobe Reader do you have installed? Or if not Adobe, which reader are you using... and, of course, which version of Adobe Acrobat?

We use a program called "ecopy" that is the file type, that my .pdf's are showing up as.

Adobe Acrobat 9
Adobe Reader 9