Change the default program by clicking on the app to the right of the file type, and choosing which app you want to set as default. If you would like to set a specific program to open a specific file type, but not necessarily be the default application for all file types, you can do this by:
Change the 'View by:' to Category if needed.In Windows 8, this setting controls which application is the default PDF. When new applications are installed, you may be prompted on whether you would like to make it the default. For more information, see View Cursor Coordinates. The program you wish to be the default must be installed on your computer before you can set it as default.īrowsers, Preview, and other applications can be used to view a. How do I associate a different program with a specific file type? How do I set Adobe to be the application that opens.