How to handle File Associations from Application?

Question

I know Installers can setup File Associations for your Application during the installation process, so if you have your own File types that open with your Application, it wi

Answer 1

From your app you'd be better to use the per-user store for file associations. If you use the system wide registry location then you'd need to elevate in order to apply changes. That's not something you should do in a standard user app.

Store the registry settings under:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes

The format of entries under there is exactly the same as under

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes