Hitterman
05-10-08, 06:27 PM
Windows Explorer uses information stored in the Registry to find out what application is used to open a specific file type. This information is stored in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT section. With the Registry Editor, it is possible to browse to that key and then find the file type that you want to change and edit some keys. However, there is a better way to do this in Windows Vista.
In Windows Vista's new Default Programs utility lies the ability to easily change file association information without having to deal with the Registry class ID junk. Just follow these steps to change the default launch app for any file type:
Click the Start button and select Default Programs.
When the Default Programs utility loads, select Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
Scroll through the list and select the file type you want to change the default program for.
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Changing file associations
Click Change program.
The program that you want to change the file type to may be on the default Open With list. If not, just click Browse and select the program that you want to use to open the file.
Press OK and then Close.
Your changes to file launch apps are activated immediately after you click Close to save your changes. Now you will no longer have to worry about applications taking control over your files because you know how easy it is to fix them.
Source:ExtremeTech
In Windows Vista's new Default Programs utility lies the ability to easily change file association information without having to deal with the Registry class ID junk. Just follow these steps to change the default launch app for any file type:
Click the Start button and select Default Programs.
When the Default Programs utility loads, select Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
Scroll through the list and select the file type you want to change the default program for.
http://img3.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/2758/27583333bca7ec7d94abaa8de37202e53772bfe.jpg
Changing file associations
Click Change program.
The program that you want to change the file type to may be on the default Open With list. If not, just click Browse and select the program that you want to use to open the file.
Press OK and then Close.
Your changes to file launch apps are activated immediately after you click Close to save your changes. Now you will no longer have to worry about applications taking control over your files because you know how easy it is to fix them.
Source:ExtremeTech