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Default Programs - Program Default Associations
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
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  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.
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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.

Default.jpg


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 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.
Set.jpg
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 OK to close window. (See screenshot below step 6A)
Choose.jpg
That's it,
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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!

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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

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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
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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.

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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.

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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

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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
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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

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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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