Change File Associations

Sometimes when you install a program it changes your file associations and a file type that opened in one program now opens in another. That often isn't the way you'd prefer, so here is how to change what program opens what file type when you click it.

1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, on the View menu, click Folder Options.

2. Click the File Types tab.

3. Scroll the list of file types and find the one you want to change and click it, then click the Edit button.

4. In Actions, click Open, then click Edit.

5. In Application used to perform action, enter the path to the program you want to use to open files that have this extension, and then click OK. It's usually easier to click the browse button and navigate to the program you want. That also helps avoid making an error in the application path.

6. When you've found it, click the OK button. That's it.

Make sure the application you choose is capable of opening that file type. For example, associating a jpg image with Notepad is like trying to unlock your car door with a toothpick. It just isn't going to happen, and we're happening kind of people.

Contact Us | Design | Domain | Hosting |  Policies | Client Portfolio | Privacy Statement | Resources
© Tri State Hosting and Website Design - Orderville's Favorite Web Host!
www.tristatehosting.com | PH: (435) 648-2741 | E-Fax (435) 648-2741 | Email