How Do I Set Default Programs in Linux Mint?

Maya Lin-Takahashi
Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Contents How Do I Change the Default File Opener in Linux? Change the Default Application Select a File of the Type Whose Default Application You Want to...

How Do I Set Default Programs in Linux Mint?
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How do I change the default file opener in Linux?

Change the default application

  1. Select a file of the type whose default application you want to change. For example, to change which application is used to open MP3 files, select a . …
  2. Right-click the file and select Properties.
  3. Select the Open With tab.
  4. Select the application you want and click Set as default.

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  3. Change opera to default browser. …
  4. Change default browser in Thunderbird.
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