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How to Set Default Associations For a Program in Vista
Published by Brink
06-11-2007
| | How to Set Default Associations For a Program in Vista Information | | This will show you how to automatically or manually set the default associations for a program listed in Default Programs in Vista. These associations are the file extension types and protocols that the selected program can open by default. |  | RELATED LINKS: Here's How:1. Open the Control Panel (Classic View). 2. Click on the Default Programs icon. 3. Click on the Set your default programs link. (See screenshot below) NOTE: It may take a moment to load up. 4. Select a Program in the List -A) Click on the program name in the list, that you want to set the default file extension associations for, to highlight it. (See screenshot below step 6A) 5. To Automatically Set All of the Selected Program's Default Associations to it - NOTE: To set all the default file extension associations for the program to open by default.A) Click on Set this program as default. (See screenshot below step 6A)
B) Click on OK to apply and close window. 6. To Manually Set the Selected Program's Default Associations to it - NOTE: To only set the default file extension associations that you choose for the program to open by default.A) Click on Choose defaults for this program to manually choose the associations for this program. (See screenshot below) NOTE: It may take a moment to load up. 
B) Check the file extension associations you want this program to open by default, and uncheck the ones you do not want this program to open. (See screenshot below)
C) Click on Save to apply.
D) Click on OK to close window. (See screenshot below step
6A) 
That's it,
Shawn |  Published by | | | Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas, USA
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11-30-2007
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 | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Hi there
Windows Mail is not in the list of programs available to use as defaults. I've followed the instructions you give for associating the file, but it still does not show.
Could you give me any other advice please!
Thanks
lynnscott | My System Specs | | OS Vista Home Premium 32bit
11-30-2007
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Hi Lynnscott,
Welcome to the forum.
See the NOTE in step 4 at this link instead: How to Add Back and Set Windows Mail Default Associations
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
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11-30-2007
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 | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Hi Shawn
Thank you so much for your help - everything now appears to be fine.
You're a star!
I hope I don't need to bother you again, but it's good to know there are people around who can help with problems!
Kind regards
lynnscott | My System Specs | | OS Vista Home Premium 32bit
11-30-2007
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Your welcome Lynnscott,
Glad to hear everything is OK now. It's no bother at all, just post away with your questions. Someone or myself should help if we know a solution.
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
01-18-2008
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 | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations I did all you said, but I still have the problem. Which is that each time I click on a link in Windows mail I see the message ''application not found''. I looked on other sites, and nobody came up with a solution. Hope you can find one for me  . Thx in advance, have a good day.
Fred | My System Specs | |
01-18-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Hi Fred,
Welcome to Vista Forums.
See if doing a complete reset of Windows Mail will solve your problem for you. If you need to backup anything, only backup the messages. Everything else does not need to be restored since your Windows Mail is not working properly. Windows Mail problems
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
01-18-2008
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 | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Thx for answering and the welcomes  , but even after I did the reset, I still have the same bug... Any other solution ?
Fred, desperatly hoping you have one :P | My System Specs | |
01-18-2008
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| | Administrator Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 Texas, USA | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations Fred,
Did you install or change anything before this happened?
What antivirus program are you using?
You can also try doing a System Restore by using a restore point dated before this problem started. System Restore - How to
Shawn | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom OS Vista x64 Ultimate SP2 CPU Core2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz 12MB Motherboard Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Memory 8 GB (4x2) DDR2 PC2-8500 1066 MHz Patriot Extreme Graphics Card BFG GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889A Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 17" eMachines E17T4 Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 17" 1280x1024 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU Antec NeoPower 500 Watt Case Tagan El-Diablo Full Tower Cooling 250 mm Front, 360 mm Side, stock CPU, 120 mm SiLenX Rear Hard Drives 64GB Patriot SSD (v2)
750GB Samsung HDD HD753LJ SATA 32MB Internet Speed 3382 kb/s Download and 312 kb/s Upload Other Info Creative WebCam Instant
01-19-2008
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 | Re: Default Programs - Program Default Associations I finally solve the problem !! First I tried the system restore and it didin't work. Then, I tried to remember when it started, and I realised it was since I started using Windows mail, from the very beggining (3 weeks ago). Finally I did a reset of internet explorer, opened it, chose it to be my default web browser and then tada! It worked. And so you were right when you said it was maybe a another program that caused it, Firefox... Now I am happy because I can use my links, but I am sad because I can't use Firefox  .
I have another question, is it possible, that firefox purpuselly don't work well with vista, you know like they did with Netscape ? Anyways, now if somebody has the same problem you can offer them a new solution. Thx alot for the help, I really appreiated it
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