In Windows XP, Vista, and 7, right-click the file and select Open with>Choose default program. In the resulting dialog box, select a program, check Always use the selected program to open this ...

In Windows 11, open File Explorer (Windows key + E), then go to View > Show, and, if you see a checkmark next to Preview pane, click it to close the preview. The screenshot below shows an open ...

Looking for File Association Fixes? Fix File Associations with File Association Fixer for Windows 7/8 & Vista, in case you find that you are unable to open particular files.

As Microsoft rounds the final bend of the winding Windows Vista road, I’m surprised we’ve heard so little about application compatibility. Sure, Jim Allchin, co-president of the Platforms and ...

If Excel is not set as the default application to open the Excel file types (.xls, .xlm, .cvs, etc.), the file may open in another application. Press Win+I key combinations to open Windows Settings .