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Subject: File Associations Author: N5RDC [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:33:35 07/21/05 Thu File associations are what tells Windows XP which applications should open which type of files. Every file type has or will select a default program to open it (as long as one is available on the machine) and will then use this program every time. Since many programs will change these file associations when they are installed (to make themselves the default software), it's quite possible to end up with an application you do not want opening your pictures or documents. To change this, you will need to open an explorer window such as “My Computer” Right-click any file, and select “properties”, And click the “change” button to choose your application. If you need more options, then go to “tools\folder options”. From the folder options, select the “file types” tab, and wait while Windows builds the list of file types present on your PC. Scroll through the “Registered File Types” box until you find the file extension of the file type you wish to change; JPEG, JPG or JPE for JPEG graphic files, for example. Highlight it and hit the “Change” button below to select a new application to open this file type by default. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]