How do I add my application in the Default Programs list of Windows Vista/7?

Question

So many programs feature a list of possible extensions and protocols under the \"Default Programs\" control panel applet. \"Set Default PRograms\", more precisely. (Vista &a

Answer 1

OK so after hard work and a half-an-hour long registry search, I have found out that I have to register my applications capabilities and then register my application.

For others, analyze the values in this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications