How Do I Change Default Settings in Windows 8?
Contents to Change the Default Program, Right-Click on the File You Want to Open and Select Open with > Choose Default Program. This Will Open a New Dialogue...
To change the default program, right-click on the file you want to open and select Open with > Choose default program. This will open a new dialogue in Windows 8, with this Metro-style interface (curiously, it opens within the traditional desktop), where you can select what you wish to use.
How do I restore Windows 8.1 to default settings?
To reset your PC
(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.) Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
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How do I change the default program to open files in Windows 8?
To change the default app:
- In Desktop view, right-click the desired file. Right-clicking a file.
- From the drop-down menu, click Open with and select Choose default program…. Choosing a default app.
- Select the desired app. If you don’t see the app you want, click More options. …
- The file will open in the new app.
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