Changing the default program used to open a file

If you’re in a hurry and just want to set the default program for a single file type, you can do this from anywhere in File Explorer, or even on the desktop.

Right-click on a single file, then place the cursor on “Open with.” From this nested menu you can select from the most commonly-used relevant programs on your PC.

To change the default program permanently, click “Choose another app” at the bottom of the sub-menu.

This will open a small association menu for that file type. Click “Always use this app to open [file type] files,” then select the program you want from the list or find it via the “Look for another app on this PC” command.

You’ve now permanently reset the file type association. You can change it again in the Control Panel or Settings screens.