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Associating File
Extensions With the right Programs
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Here's how to associate
your File Extension with the correct program
The Windows registry contains a number of entries that are
associated with the opening of each file type present on your
computer.
Associating a file extension with a
specific application means that the Windows Operating System will consult the
Registry and determine that the associated program should be used to open that
type of file. Windows will then automatically use this application in order to
open files of this type in the future.
Associating applications with extensions can save a good deal of time in the
long run. Instead of having to manually select the application to use whenever
you attempt to open a specific type of file, Windows can automatically use the
same application each time.
When you first open a file type
that Windows does not recognize you will be asked to determine which application
should be used. On this same dialog window there is also a checkbox that
indicates Windows should use this application to open all files of the same
type. If you click this box then your system will add a registry entry so that
this application becomes the default application for opening files with that
extension.
Alternatively, you can change an
association for any file type in the following way
- Open Windows Explorer and
highlight a file with the type you wish to change. It may be necessary to
alter your system settings so that you can view the file extensions (this is
explained in the next section of the guide).
- Right Click the highlighted
file and select Open With...
- Click Browse and select the
program you wish to use
- Highlight the check box next
to the box that reads “always use the selected program to open this kind of
file” and click OK
By Default most Windows computers
are not set to show the extension of every file. This information can be vital,
especially when opening new files and attempting to determine the best course of
action with a new file type. In order to view the extension type of files in
Windows follow this procedure:
- Open Windows Explorer
- Click Tools and select Folder
Options
- Select the View tab
- Remove the tick from the “Hide
extensions for known file types” box
Continue to the next section titled
File Extensions and Spam, Viruses, Malware
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