Changing default image view program

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When in Windows Explorer I click on an image file it opens in Netscape Browser.
I want it to open using Paint Shop Pro. I have selected the file extensions
in Paint Shop Pro which, according to that program, means it should open the
respective image file types but its not happening.

Ideas on how to drop Netscape as the default and put Paint Shop Pro in its
place will be appreciated.

Ian (northside104)
 
northside104 said:
When in Windows Explorer I click on an image file it opens in
Netscape Browser. I want it to open using Paint Shop Pro. I have
selected the file extensions in Paint Shop Pro which, according to
that program, means it should open the respective image file types
but its not happening.

Ideas on how to drop Netscape as the default and put Paint Shop Pro
in its place will be appreciated.

Ian (northside104)
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Have a look at this article:

(307859) HOW TO: Change File Associations
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859

More info:

Try this...open an image folder and right click one
of your image files...from the menu, select...Open
With / Choose Program.

Make your choice from the list or Browse to the
correct program if it is not in the list.

Once you make your selection...be sure to check
the box that says: "Always use the selected program
to open this kind of file". (you will need to do this
for each format....jpg, .tif, .gif...etc.)

Also...you can right click an image and choose
Properties / Change Button...choose the program
you wish to use and click...OK / Apply / OK.

Also...in WinXP, you can go to...My Computer /
Tools / Folder Options / File Types tab...

Also, the following link may be useful:

Change the default image editor application,
invoked from Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/imgeditor.htm

--

John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
John Inzer said:
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Have a look at this article:

(307859) HOW TO: Change File Associations
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859

More info:

Try this...open an image folder and right click one
of your image files...from the menu, select...Open
With / Choose Program.

Make your choice from the list or Browse to the
correct program if it is not in the list.

Once you make your selection...be sure to check
the box that says: "Always use the selected program
to open this kind of file". (you will need to do this
for each format....jpg, .tif, .gif...etc.)

Also...you can right click an image and choose
Properties / Change Button...choose the program
you wish to use and click...OK / Apply / OK.

Also...in WinXP, you can go to...My Computer /
Tools / Folder Options / File Types tab...

Also, the following link may be useful:

Change the default image editor application,
invoked from Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/imgeditor.htm

--

John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk


Thank you John.
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Took you first suggestion "Open With / Choose Program" for both .jpg and
..bmp types and all is now well.

Best Wishes from Australia.
Ian (northside 104)
 
northside104 said:
Took you first suggestion "Open With / Choose Program" for both .jpg
and .bmp types and all is now well.

Best Wishes from Australia.
Ian (northside 104)
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You're welcome.

Thanks for the update.

--

John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk
 
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