Make new extension associations for x86-based and Macintosh files

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To make new extension associations for x86-based and Macintosh files

Open Computer Management.
In the console tree, right-click Shared Folders.

Where?
- Computer Management/System Tools/Shared Folders
Click Configure File Server for Macintosh.
On the File Association tab, in Files with MS-DOS Extension, type an extension or select one by clicking the arrow.

If the extension is already associated with a file type and file creator, it will be selected in the association list With Macintosh Creator and Type.
In the association list With Macintosh Creator and Type, click a creator and type to which you want to associate this extension.
To associate the extension with the selected creator and type, click Associate.

Notes

To open Computer Management, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
Extension-type associations ensure that users will see the correct icon on their computers for a file stored on the computer running Services for Macintosh. For example, Macintosh users will see a Macintosh-style icon for a Microsoft Excel file, and Windows users will see the Windows-style icon for the same Microsoft Excel file.
For a list of extension-type associations, see "Services for Macintosh" at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site. You can create new associations or add, edit, or delete existing file creators and types.
When you add a new extension-type association, it affects only files that are subsequently created on the server, not currently existing files. You can associate multiple extensions with a Macintosh file type and creator. However, you can associate only one file type and creator with an extension.

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