File association problem

i using server 2008 terminal server (activated) , still have not activate terminal server license may need delete , re-installation. realized things may not functional if license not activated.

my ultimate requirement when double click file. opened corrected version of bookkeeping myob program.

i have more 2 versions of same programs. need keep old files, upgrading them newer version not appropriate. of them needed opened older version , newer version. tried use ui method, "open with" , locate appropriate program version failed, stayed @ old version (would because program name , extension same?). however, when tried open new files, still use older program open, result got error message saying file needs newer version. tried edit registry file, looks confusing , instruction not clear can follow.

 

the current work around open correct program version first program pick desired file(s). should not permanent solution end users confused own files. prefer create file short cut on desktop, double click on , opened appropriate version of program.

 

any help? thanks

 

warren

i'd ask application developer. apps accept , argument passed executable such may able create shortcuts like;

"c:\program files\somepath\oldapp.exe" "c:\program data\olddatafile.xxx"

"c:\program files\somepath\newapp.exe" "c:\program data\newdatafile.xxx"

 

 

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regards, dave patrick .... microsoft certified professional -microsoft mvp [windows]

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