Associating Index Server File Types for Filtering

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Index Server version 1.1

SYMPTOMS

When you issue a query, the abstract shows HTML code instead of useful data.

CAUSE

If an HTML file is filtered, but it does not have an .html, .htm, .asp, .htx file extension, then the file will not be filtered with the HTML file filter.

WORKAROUND

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

NOTE: These registry entries are ONLY FOR HTML files.

Using the registry editor, create a file association for the file type under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. Create a key for the file extension, and place the following values in the key.

Name: (Default)                          <-- Note that this entry is blank

Name: Content Type String Value = "text/html"

Keywords          : kbprb
Version           : WINNT: 1.1
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbworkaround