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file associations (how to change)
Name: mustard Date: January 24, 2001 at 14:04:00 Pacific
Comment:
ok i used to know this and i know its very simple but i have since forgotten how to alter the association of files
dont ridicule me for this but i would like my memory refreshing (its all the mind bending drugs i used to take that has trashed my memory)
Name: peter Date: January 24, 2001 at 14:26:37 Pacific
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If you want to change a general file type association (like a jpg. for example) click a jpg file, hold down the SHIFT key and right click it...this will bring up a box with your file assocaitions.. If you want to change, for example, what app plays your mp3s you can do the same..
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Response Number 3
Name: Larry Date: January 24, 2001 at 14:27:22 Pacific
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Just left click on the file to hi-lite it, then hold your shift key down and right click on the file. This will give you the "Open with" option from which you can scroll down and select which program you want to open this type file with, then put a checkmark in the "Allways open with" small white box and you're set to go. Hope this helps.
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Response Number 4
Name: mustard Date: January 24, 2001 at 15:02:44 Pacific
Summary: I am trying to fing out how to change the association of jpg's with a certain program. I installed a program and it took over the associations or maybe it would be better to say that it became the def...
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