Choosing which program to run what file

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Say I have a mp3 file or a jpeg, you would think that the mp3 would play in iTunes or WMP and the jpeg would open in the regular windows picture viewer, right? Well not for me. I recently ran a Nero 8 Demo and it messed up everything, all the icons and what file opens with what is all messed up. Anyone know how to fix this?

 

[Billb2]

Hold down the shift key when you click on a file that you want to change the "asscoation" for.
Choose "open with"
Choose "choose program"
In the box that opens, choose what you want to use to open the file.
Check the box for "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file"

or

In Windows Explorer or My Computer click tools (in the menu at the top)
Choose "Folder Options"
Click the "File Types" tab
Here you can edit associations for file extensions.

The first method is probably the easiest (just do it as you access the file type in your day-to-day computing), the least confusing, and the lease error prone. Whichever method you use, the icons should revert back to the ones for the new program associations on the next boot.

You have really big mess there. I assume you uninstalled the Nero demo and that didn't fix the problem. Next time you install a program watch for the file association change option. Use it sparingly, and with caution.

Perhaps someone else can suggest an easier option for you...I don't know of one.

 

[BladeVenom]

Shift Key??? What version of Windows are you using?

I just:
Right click on file
Select "Open With" -> "Choose Program"
click "Always use...", and select program and click OK.

 

[Billb2]

The "shift Key" option works on all versions and service packs of XP, right clicking does not.