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Specifies Edit Flags controlling Windows system warnings for the File Type Association.

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Parent

This element’s parent is the FileTypeAssociation element.

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Requirement

This element is optional and is not required to be set.

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Platform

This element only pertains to PC devices.

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Behavior

  • Attributes are OpenIsSafe and AlwaysUnsafe.
  • Default value is false for both OpenIsSafe and AlwaysUnsafe attributes.
  • Allowed values are true and false for the OpenIsSafe and AlwaysUnsafe attributes.

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Remarks

If AlwaysUnsafe is set to true, a Windows dialogue box will appear warning about opening an unknown file. If OpenIsSafe is set to true, a Windows dialogue box with a standard warning is present. If both are set to true, AlwaysUnsafe will take precedent.

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See Also

MicrosoftGame.config Reference - Table of Contents
Last modified on October 29, 2026