Trying to open a file with Eclipe - eclipse.exe isn't added to the Open With: window

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Thoughts on fixing this?

I'm trying to open my .project file for a homework assignment and the Open With: program (?) doesn't seem to be detecting Eclipse at all.

It works perfectly fine on my laptop, but I use my desktop as my main machine and thus need it to work on here.

Any help is appreciated!

Probably eclipse doesn't associate your project files to itself. Try to search eclipse on window "Open With" make sure the checkbox "Aways use this program...." is checked. — Guerra, Sep 13 '13 at 14:19
Well, that's the thing. Whenever I go to the "Open With:" windows, I'll find eclipse but then it won't actually show up inside the window in order to have the file open with it. — relapsn, Sep 14 '13 at 10:41

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 13 '13 at 14:21

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You should not use the .project file to start Eclipse.

Start eclipse from the main start menu shortcut or eclipse.exe. Then select the workspace (browse to it) you want to work in (and that contains your project). If your project is not in a workspace, import it with the eclipse import menu.

answered Sep 13 '13 at 14:21

superbob

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This does not address OP's point that the same approach "works perfectly fine" on his/her laptop. – PM 77-1 Sep 13 '13 at 14:23
It is just an advice :) I think his question is answered in one of the questions comments – superbob Sep 13 '13 at 14:32
Seems to be a bit off-topic. – PM 77-1 Sep 13 '13 at 14:36
Maybe, I only care if it helps to solve the problem, sometimes the question is wrong – superbob Sep 13 '13 at 14:50
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If I want to open a program/project I have to open eclipse first. – relapsn Sep 14 '13 at 10:41
However, that doesn't solve my problem that eclipse won't show up in the Open With window. :| – relapsn Sep 14 '13 at 10:42
Open eclipse first is the recomended way. However if you still want to use the "open with" windows, I think you can click on the "Browse..." button and look for the eclipse.exe program – superbob Sep 14 '13 at 10:48

Trying to open a file with Eclipe - eclipse.exe isn't added to the Open With: window

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