open file with

[aly]

is there a way to force winXP to open a file type with
the program of MY choice instead of the one it is
registered with?

Thanks - Aly

 

[Tim]

Yes, There are two ways.

1a) Goto my 'My Computer' and click Tools > folder options
1b) On the tabs that you see, click the third one (File Types)
1c) You should now see a list of registered file types. Click New
1d) On the dialog box above, type in the extension you want (eg MSW) and
click OK
1e) On the top of the list you should now see your new extension.
1f) Click on it and then click advanced
1g) Type in a description of the file in the text box, and click Change Icon
to edit your icon
1h) Click New
1i) In the action, type in 'Open'
1j) Click Browse.
1k) Search for the executable you want to open your new extension (ie
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Word\MSWORD.exe)
1l) Click OK
1m) Click OK again

There is it done!

I will send the secound one later!

Tim

 

[Tim]

I had a misunderstanding of what you wanted, sorry

This will not work on a few file types (ie EXE COM etc).

Back click on the file you want to open with another program (ie tim.doc)

Goto the menu that pops up 'Open With') and click 'Choose Program'

There you are!