Changing File Associations

Changing File Associations quickly

1. In Explorer select a fileof the type you want to change.
2. Hold down Shift & Right click the selection.
3. Choose "Open With".
4. Select the program to open the file type.
5. In the dialog box check the Always use this program to open this file.
6. Click OK
7. The association are now made

When you double click on a data file, the application associated with that file's extension is stated the the file is loaded.

To change a the application associated with a particular file extension:

1. Open a Folder
2. Go to View / Options / File Types
3. Scroll down until you see the particular file extension(s) you want to change. This will be in the File type details: section towards the bottom of the dialog box.
4. Click on the Edit button
5. In the Actions box, double click on Open
6. In Application used to perform this action:, enter the name of the application you want to open when you open a file with the extenstion. You can enter it manually or browse to it.
7. Click on the Ok, Ok, and the Close buttons.