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15 Replies Last post: Jan 5, 2007 8:40 AM by robertyhn 1 2 Previous Next

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

Dec 28, 2006 11:43 PM

Error opening php file types

I'm trying to open a php file type but its saying it doesn't know what program to use, I select word pad and tick the remember program box and when I try to open it again it asks me repeats what I just said, also I cannot create .php file types but 2 days ago I could.

When I goto the registry I try to open the .php key and it says

"Cannot open .php: Error while opening key"

Does anyone know a way of fixing this?

yeokm1

476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

1. Dec 29, 2006 3:31 AM

in response to: webmonster

Delete the php key in the registry and try associating the extension again.

3.06GHZ 524 HT EM64T 533 MHz, 1024 MB RAM PC4200 DDR2, 160GB 7200RPM HDD, Nvidia Geforce 6200SE TC 256MB, Sound Blaster Live! 5.1, Logitech G15 keyboard, Razer Diamondback mouse, Windows XP Home SP2, OpenSuse 10.2

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

2. Dec 29, 2006 10:52 AM

in response to: webmonster

I got this error:-

"Cannot delete .php: error while deleting key"

michaelper22

8 posts since
Aug 23, 2006

3. Dec 29, 2006 11:05 AM

in response to: webmonster

webmonster wrote:I got this error:-

"Cannot delete .php: error while deleting key"

Are you logged on as an administrator user? I would think that non-admins aren't allowed to do that stuff.

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

4. Dec 29, 2006 11:14 AM

in response to: webmonster

I'm logged in as admin.

yeokm1

476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

5. Dec 29, 2006 4:47 PM

in response to: webmonster

Definitely logged in as admin. If you are not an admin, you can't even access the registry!

Open a My Computer windows. Click View, folder options, file types.
Scoll down to the php row. Select php, click delete.
Try associating again.

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

6. Dec 29, 2006 5:23 PM

in response to: webmonster

Tried that and it doesn't delete, and I'm sure that I'm logged in as admin because theres only one account.

yeokm1

476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

7. Dec 29, 2006 5:39 PM

in response to: webmonster

Click the Change button and try to change the program.

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

8. Dec 29, 2006 5:54 PM

in response to: webmonster

Tried it did nothing and I forgot to say this problem only started after I uninstalled this:-

http://www.alienware.com/Standalone_Pages/invader_download_pop.aspx

yeokm1

476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

9. Dec 29, 2006 5:58 PM

in response to: webmonster

What is that program? I went to the link and it asked for a email address. I am reluctant to give it out.

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

10. Dec 29, 2006 6:16 PM

in response to: webmonster

Changes the theme of your computer and you can put a fake email.

yeokm1

476 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

11. Dec 30, 2006 4:06 AM

in response to: webmonster

According to http://filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=php&Search=Search php files do not seem related to this alienware theme program.

If you believe this program caused the problem, you can try installing and uninstalling again to see if it solves the program.

webmonster

18 posts since
Dec 28, 2006

12. Dec 30, 2006 11:54 AM

in response to: webmonster

Just tried and it didn't do anything.

Makdee

1 posts since
Jan 2, 2007

13. Jan 2, 2007 2:59 PM

in response to: webmonster

I had a very similar problem, if not the same on 392 registry keys. I only noticed it when I lost the ability to view .pdf files.

To fix the problem you need to open Registry Editor, find the troublesome registry key(s), go to permissions, add the group Everyone (just to be safe), give full control, click on the advanced button, and go to the owner tab click on a name and check the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" box. Then click OK. it should give you a message like "Unable to set new owner on .php Access is denied." Click on ok again to close the permissions box, and you should have access to .php registry key once again. That solved the problem for me (well the 40 or so that I've fixed so far).