So the Microsoft programs are automatically set by default.
But perhaps you would like to use other programs for certain purposes.
How to set default programs in Windows.
In this case youll need to correctly set the default programs in Windows.
This happens anytime you download a new online window as well.
to get to set default programs, you firstly need to roll out the program that youre interested in.
It needs to be properly installed and to run smoothly.
Then the method slightly varies according to the users version of Windows.
Steps
For Windows 8
Choose the parameters option and then Change PC parameters.
press Search and apps and then on Defaults to pick the programs of your choice.
For Windows 7, vista
hit the Start button and select Default Programs.
Look for the link Set Program Access and Computer Defaults.
A dialog box will appear.
pick the program you would prefer to be the default for certain file extensions.
Afterwards press Set this program as default.
Its at the center, in the bottom.
Click OK to make your choice.
For Windows Vista and XP
Go and poke the Start button.
There are four options there: Computer Manufacturer, Microsoft Windows, Non-Microsoft and Custom.
Select Custom and pick yourself the programs you want as defaults.
choose Choose Default Program.
In Windows 8, check Use this app for all files for the modification to be permanent.
For the other version check the box Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
