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How can I set the name of my program in the Open With dialog?


I want the program to read VLC (Move on end):

a

I've modified my Assembly Info to the following, to no avail:

a

How can I alter the name displayed in the Open With dialog?


Solution

  • Per Hans' answer, this is what did it for me:

    export.reg

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\VLCMoveOnEnd.exe]
    "FriendlyAppName"="VLC (Move on end)"
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\VLCMoveOnEnd.exe\shell]
    
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\VLCMoveOnEnd.exe\shell\open]
    "FriendlyAppName"="VLC (Move on end)"