Default File Associations - Windows 8 - override?

Hello,
will the following Policy override the already set file associations?
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Set a default associations configuration file
I am asking because I want to add some file associations and it would be terriable, if all other associations would be deleted. Cant find anything documented.

Hi,
Based on my understanding, if we associate specific file type or protocol with default applications in the file, this default association should overwrite previous associations
set to these file types or protocols.
Besides, if this group policy is enabled, the file will be processed and default associations will be applied at logon time.
However, even if this policy is enabled, users will still be able to override default file type and protocol associations.
Regarding this setting, the following article can be referred to for more information.
Windows 8: Associate a file Type or protocol with a specific app using GPO (e.g:default mail client for MailTo protocol)
http://blogs.technet.com/b/mrmlcgn/archive/2013/02/26/windows-8-associate-a-file-type-or-protocol-with-a-specific-app-using-a-gpo-e-g-default-mail-client-for-mailto-protocol.aspx
Best regards,
Frank Shen

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