Assigning default programs

[nelsh]

When I double click a file to open it, how can I change the program that
responds?
Such as assigning mp3 to VLC rather than Media Player?

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Right-click on the saved file and select Open With

 

[nelsh]

But that will neither change what that file opens with the next time I double
click access it, nor will it change how other files of the same type open.
Is there a way to make the change permanent?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Is there a way to make the change permanent?

Yes. Enable the checkmark "Always use the selected program...." in the Open With dialog.

See also:

How to change file associations in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859

Specify the Program Used to Open Certain Types of Files in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306551

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com

But that will neither change what that file opens with the next time I double
click access it, nor will it change how other files of the same type open.
Is there a way to make the change permanent?