To better explain, is there a way to be able to use programs to set their own file associations again rather than the idiotic Default Programs in Control Panel or the Open With dialogue?
Windows 8 has, so far, sucked big time and has far fewer good features than Windows 7, and this is a core problem for me. Windows will not "see" file types it doesn't recognize such as PSF, SPC, 2SF, etc. which are all sound formats for video game sequencing music, by Neil Corlett. Previously, it's as easy as opening Winamp and setting file associations. Unfortunately, it doesn't work now in the default Windows 8, and I can't find a way to change this really horrible "feature". When I try "Open With", Winamp isn't on the list of programs to pick from. On Default Associations, the file types aren't shown.
As such, my question is threefold.
1. Is there a way to fix this and disable this "feature" that has no useful application whatsoever?
2. If not, is there a way to upgrade back to Windows 7 for free without wiping the computer?
3. Or am I screwed and never able to open these files again because Microsoft took away the usability?
I'm just about fed up with Microsoft and their "upgrades" that are actually "downgrades".
Windows 8 has, so far, sucked big time and has far fewer good features than Windows 7, and this is a core problem for me. Windows will not "see" file types it doesn't recognize such as PSF, SPC, 2SF, etc. which are all sound formats for video game sequencing music, by Neil Corlett. Previously, it's as easy as opening Winamp and setting file associations. Unfortunately, it doesn't work now in the default Windows 8, and I can't find a way to change this really horrible "feature". When I try "Open With", Winamp isn't on the list of programs to pick from. On Default Associations, the file types aren't shown.
As such, my question is threefold.
1. Is there a way to fix this and disable this "feature" that has no useful application whatsoever?
2. If not, is there a way to upgrade back to Windows 7 for free without wiping the computer?
3. Or am I screwed and never able to open these files again because Microsoft took away the usability?
I'm just about fed up with Microsoft and their "upgrades" that are actually "downgrades".
