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title: How to Delete a File Type Association
description: How to Delete a File Type Association
author: jamiejdt
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ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w8
ms.date: 06/16/2016
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# How to Delete a File Type Association


You can use the following procedure to delete a file type association. The **File Type Associations** node is one level below the **Application Virtualization** node in the **Scope** pane. When you select this node, the **Results** pane displays a list of file type associations.

**To remove a file type association**

1.  In the **Results** pane, right-click the extension of the file type association you want to delete.

2.  Select **Delete** from the pop-up menu.

3.  Click **Yes** to delete the association, or click **No** to return to the **Results** pane.

## Related topics


[How to Add a File Type Association](how-to-add-a-file-type-association.md)

[How to Add an Application](how-to-add-an-application.md)

[How to Publish Application Shortcuts](how-to-publish-application-shortcuts.md)