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Changing Default File Type Associations
Changing Default File Type Associations
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change
default
file
files
filetype
filetypes
program
programs
type
types
Windows
Windows10
Issue/Question
How do I change my default file type associations in Windows 10?
Environment
Windows 10
Resolution
Click Start
.
Click Settings
.
Select
System
.
Select
Default Apps
.
Select
which default file type
you would like to set and select the
application of your choice.
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Check out this article I found in the ITS Client Portal knowledge base.<br /><br /><a href="https://td.wku.edu/TDClient/34/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2698">https://td.wku.edu/TDClient/34/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2698</a><br /><br />Changing Default File Type Associations<br /><br />Instructions for changing default file type associations on Windows 10.