Obsolete File Associations
AdminStudio 2022 | 23.0 | Application Manager
Note:This test is not applicable to App-V packages.
For this operating system compatibility test, the Windows Installer database is scanned for the presence of obsolete file associations.
Test Group/Test Category
| • | 0355—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 8.1 (32-Bit) |
| • | 0455—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 8.1 (32-Bit) |
| • | 2855—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (32-Bit) |
| • | 5255—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1909 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5455—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-2004 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5655—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-20H2 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5855—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H1 (32-Bit) |
| • | 7055—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (32-Bit) |
| • | 2955—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (64-Bit) |
| • | 5355—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1909 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5555—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-2004 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5755—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-20H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5955—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H1 (64-Bit) |
| • | 7155—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 6755—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 11-21H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 0555—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2012 |
| • | 0655—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2016 |
| • | 1055—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2019 |
Severity
Warning
Message
This Windows Installer database contains file [FILE_NAME] with not supported extension in Windows 7 (Table: File, Key: [FILE_NAME])
Background
In Windows 7 and later, some file associations have been deprecated or disabled. When attempting to open a file with these extensions, users will be prompted to select another application that is installed or will be pointed to a web page that offers solutions.
Resolution
The following resolutions are available. Note that this issue is not resolved automatically by default.
Manual Fix
An application compatible with the specified Windows operating system should be delivered by its manufacturer. Self-developed applications should not contain files with obsolete extensions in their installers.
Basic Auto Fix
No resolution is available.
Advanced Auto Fix
No resolution is available.
See Also