Sigil is too willful about some things

JJ Joseph · 06-08-2012, 01:15 AM

My Sigil is trying to take control of stuff that it should leave alone. For example, it sets the default editor for all "txt" files on my PC to Sigil. I don't want that. Most "txt" files belong to some other task, not Sigil. How do I get Sigil to not do things like this?

Toxaris · 06-08-2012, 02:48 AM

Simple, uninstall Sigil and reinstall it. But, this time pay attention while installing and not press 'Next' all the time. There is a question about setting Sigil as the default editor. Not only for .epub, but also for .txt. Uncheck that before pressing next...

mrmikel · 06-08-2012, 07:58 AM

If you are running Windows Vista or above, there is an option for Default Programs in the Start Menu. You can change behavior there. On older versions, you can look up associations under Help.

Or you can do as Toxaris suggests and deinstall and reinstall. These checkboxes are found in many many programs, so next time you get a new program keep an eye out for it. They are designed to make things convenient, but as you found they can be darned inconvenient.

Kirtai · 06-08-2012, 09:32 AM

Isn't the correct default behaviour here to only assign filetypes that are not already assigned to an application?

theducks · 06-08-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirtai

Isn't the correct default behaviour here to only assign filetypes that are not already assigned to an application?

What is 'Correct behavior'?
Many programs take over all file types they handle unless you use the advanced instal.
Sigil did not bury that choice, but presented it to you.
And Yes, I also blindly accepted it the first time

(but I knew how to fix default file associations in XP (and most other versions of Windows) )
Sigil seems to remember your choices for additional upgrades, but taking care to read choices on ANY install, is recommended

JJ Joseph · 06-09-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxaris

There is a question about setting Sigil as the default editor. Not only for .epub, but also for .txt. Uncheck that before pressing next...

Dang! I never saw an application make a grab for txt files. This is some kind of a first! Thanks for the clue.

06-08-2012, 01:15 AM	#1
JJ Joseph Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: Kindle	Sigil is too willful about some things My Sigil is trying to take control of stuff that it should leave alone. For example, it sets the default editor for all "txt" files on my PC to Sigil. I don't want that. Most "txt" files belong to some other task, not Sigil. How do I get Sigil to not do things like this?

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06-08-2012, 02:48 AM	#2
Toxaris Wizard Posts: 4,520 Karma: 121692313 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Heemskerk, NL Device: PRS-T1, Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura	Simple, uninstall Sigil and reinstall it. But, this time pay attention while installing and not press 'Next' all the time. There is a question about setting Sigil as the default editor. Not only for .epub, but also for .txt. Uncheck that before pressing next...

06-08-2012, 07:58 AM	#3
mrmikel Color me gone Posts: 2,089 Karma: 1445295 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Oregon Coast Device: PRS-300	If you are running Windows Vista or above, there is an option for Default Programs in the Start Menu. You can change behavior there. On older versions, you can look up associations under Help. Or you can do as Toxaris suggests and deinstall and reinstall. These checkboxes are found in many many programs, so next time you get a new program keep an eye out for it. They are designed to make things convenient, but as you found they can be darned inconvenient.

06-08-2012, 09:32 AM	#4
Kirtai Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 2454436 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: PRS-505, PRS-650, iPad, Samsung Galaxy SII (JB), Google Nexus 7 (2013)	Isn't the correct default behaviour here to only assign filetypes that are not already assigned to an application?

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