How to Change the Default Program a File Opens With in Windows XP [Tutorial]

In the above screen you should enter a description for this type of file in the Type a description that you want to use for this kind of file: field. When entering the description, try to offer information as to what program this file belongs to or contains. You should also see a list of programs that may be able to open the file. If the program you wish to use is listed, simply left-click on it once to select it. If it is not listed, then click on the Browse… button.

You will now be presented with a window where you can browse to the executable that you wish to use to open these types of files. Once you have found the executable, select it by left-clicking on it once so it becomes highlighted and then click on the Open button.

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Every file on your PC has a program out there to open it. If the software isn’t installed, your system will tell you so, and will ask for instructions on what software it should try to use to open it. Windows, macOS and other platforms match certain file extensions to default programs. If the software isn’t there, the files can’t open.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows XP operating systems (Home and Professional) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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