Restore File Type Associations After Nero Install

Okay here's the thing. I got a nag screen on my nero showtime that said my right to used the program had expired. and that it was no longer supported. And While I REALLY don't wanna, it looks like I am going to have to move from XP pro, to VISTA X64 when I get my new computer. Because my beloved Nero 6 won't work on Vista I'm stuck with upgrading.

this brings me to Nero 9. and the trouble I am having.

Not only is Nero 9 bloated, but it hijacks all of my system's file associations, even when I change them back, they still show the nero file type. an example would be that a .mp3 becomes Neromp3 (or some junk) Icon's change, and i can't find a way to revert them.

I have tried not installing things, but unlike previous versions, I have not come across any screen that will allow me to select what file types I'd like to change. and what i want to stay the same.

sometimes i can change the icons, but the file type remains the same... it i frustrating. and when nero auto updates ( even after i turn the auto update off) everything goes back to nero's default

is there a way to correct this? I have run out of ideas..

 

that's just the problem. Some files will not return to their original associations, even after The icon, and what is opens with are changed. a good example is the unknown file association. The icon changes and the association turns to image drive.

photo files turn into nero extensions and the file name stays as a nero extension.

i stated this before. Then when nero updates everything that was changed reverts back to nero's original install default. and i have disabled the update.

there has to he a way to not only restore the cosmetic issue but also the underlying association itself, and not have to deal with the update hassle I wish i could explain it better.