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    How to set default programs?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by taCtiCs, Sep 19, 2006.

  1. taCtiCs

    taCtiCs Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, is there a way to set a default program to open something when two programs I have open the same thing? Like I want windows media player to open most things except the things it can't. I check the options but can't seem to find it.
    Is it possible?
     
    taCtiCs, Sep 19, 2006
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    barney Notebook Geek

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    start- control panel- add & remove programs- on the left hand side select SET PROGRAM ACCESS AND DEFAULTS
     
    barney, Sep 19, 2006
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    Great, thanks.
     
    taCtiCs, Sep 19, 2006
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