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This article is for users who are seeking to set a default program to |
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program and then open the file from within that program. |
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Option 1:
Locate desired file. (in this case a .pdf file)
Right click the file, mouse over Open with, and click Choose another app...
Check the box that reads Always use this app to open .xxx files, and then select the software you wish to use for opening this file type in the future
Option 2:
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Click the Windows Search Button and search for "Default apps" - click Default apps
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Some basic default apps can be changed from here, such as email, music player, web browser.
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If the option you are looking for is not listed, scroll to the bottom.
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If you have a specific file type that you would like to associate with a specific program (for example, you want to open anything ending with .pdf using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC):
Click Choose default apps by file type.
Scroll down until you find the file type you want to associate with a different program.
Click the program it's currently associated with, then the program you want to open those files with instead. (For example, you want to change your PDF files so that they open with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC instead of Google Chrome. Look for .pdf, click Google Chrome, then click Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.)
If you have a program that you want to use to open a specific file type:
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Click Set defaults by app.
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Click the program you want to use as a default program for a file type, then click Manage.
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Any file types that can be associated with this app will be listed. Click the program or "Choose a default" box next to the file extension you want to add, and select the program you want to make its default.
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It is also for users who are having trouble launching files through other programs, such as attachments in Outlook, or users who need to change their default PDF handler so it is not opening in their web browser by default. |
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Change a Basic Default Windows ProgramThese instructions will help you quickly set a default Web browser, email client, map handler, music player, photo viewer, or video player.
OTC recommends:
If the program you want to change something to isn’t listed here, please change your default program by file type instead. |
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Change a Default Program by File TypeIf a program you want to set a default to isn’t listed in the instructions above, or you want to change what program opens another type of file such as PDFs, follow these instructions.
You can find out the extension type of files in File Explorer by clicking View and checking the “File name extensions box. |
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Change a Default Program by “Open With”You can change your default program for some programs as you open the file using the right-click “Open with” context menu option.
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If you need additional help, please contact the Help Desk. |