How to Modify the Registry to Support MIME Types (302002)


The information in this article applies to:

  • NCompass Resolution 4.0
This article was previously published under Q302002
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry


WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

SUMMARY

This article describes how to modify the registry to support Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) types.

MORE INFORMATION

NCompass Resolution 4.0 reads the registry on the server to map between file extensions and MIME types. If a MIME type cannot be determined, the system administrator can resolve the problem by editing the registry on the server. The key to edit (using a .gif image as an example) is the following:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gif
Content Type = "image/gif"

For a Microsoft Word document, edit the following registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.doc

By editing the registry on the NCompass Resolution 4.0 server, the system administrator can ensure that the MIME types in the registry match those in the NCompass Resolution 4.0 database.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/11/2002
Keywords:kbinfo KB302002
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