No resource editor using VS 2010

[Walt_Brainerd]

With VS 2010 Professional, trying to open a .rc
file, nothing happens (no error, no editor).

History: I previously installed the wrong VS
(the IVF with Shell, etc). Then I installed the
right VS, but only the 64-bit XE. I completely
uninstalled both VS and XE and got (I think)
the right VS (2010 Professional) and the 32/64
bit XE.

The only odd thing I can find is that the About VS
lists the 64-bit XE as the Intel Fortran ID, when
the one most recently installed is the 32/64-bit
system (the one with novsshell in the file name).

Suggestions would, of course, be appreciated.
Thanks.

walt.brainerd@gmail.com

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Hi, Walt. This happens when Windows' file association for the .rc file type gets corrupted. It will also prevent .rc files from compiling.

Here's what I suggest,

1. Uninstall Intel Visual Fortran
2. Open regedit.exe. If you are on Windows 7, search for it in the Start menu, Otherwise, use Start > Run.
3. Expand the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT tree, find the entry for .rc. Click on it once and then press Delete. Exit regedit
4. In Programs and Features (Add and Remove Programs), select Visual Studio 2010 Professional ENU and click Uninstall/Change. The Maintenance Mode window will appear
5. Select Repair/Reinstall and complete the process
6., Reinstall Intel Visual Fortran

Let me know if this helps.