Installation of Fiddler failed: This file does not have a program associated with it.

Aime Francklin

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Aug 30, 2018, 10:06:40 AM8/30/18

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When installing Fiddler, the following error message is generated at the end of the process: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel. Could you please help?

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Francklin

EricLaw

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Aug 30, 2018, 3:12:00 PM8/30/18

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Is there a Fiddler shortcut in your Start menu? Does it work?

(Fiddler bugs can be reported at https://fiddler.ideas.aha.io )

Dan P

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Sep 28, 2018, 3:16:55 PM9/28/18

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I have this same issue. There is no shortcut, the installation never finishes. It appears to be at the portion of the installation where it is checking for updates/

EricLaw

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Oct 1, 2018, 2:38:03 PM10/1/18

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I wasn't aware of any update check in the installer itself.

At the end of the install process, the installer tries to open a "Congratulations / Success" page; this will result in a failure if your system's configuration is corrupted and your browser isn't properly installed and registered to handle the HTTP/HTTPS protocols. (Having said that, this failure shouldn't cause any other problems).

If you hit Windows+R and type https://example.com/ in the Windows Run box, does your browser open?

I should also reiterate that the Telerik folks only watch for bugs reported in their tracker: https://fiddler.ideas.aha.io

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