Who should be responsible for executing file associations?

Question

I am currently associating files when the program starts. However, this requires increased access, and since I am linking script files, I feel like I am doing something wrong, which could compromise the user's safety. What is the correct way to merge files? Through installation? Through the program? If the latter, how can I prevent malicious scripts from running through the program?

Answer 1

You can register associations for each user who do not require promotion.
System-wide associations are usually registered with the installer.

HKLM\Software\Classes.
HKCU\Software\Classes.

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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.

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