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Changing File Associations

Sometimes when you install a new program, it will change your files associations in Windows. For example a music playing software may change your associations so that when you click on an mp3 file the new program opens as the default player. Be careful when you are installing programs since this type of issue usually results from a check box option that the installer program selects by default. However, if a type of file get associated with the wrong program you can change it back to the program of your choice.

Open Windows Explorer. Click Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>Windows Explorer. Find a music file (or the type of file you are trying to re-associate). Right-click it. Click Open With. If you don’t see the program you desire, click Choose Program, to view a more extensive list of programs. If your preferred program is still not listed, click Browse. Navigate to the program and file you’re seeking. Click Open. Back at the Open With window, select “Always use the selected program?” Click OK. That will change the association permanently.