How Do I Set Default Programs in Windows 7?

Open Default Programs by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Default Programs. Use this option to choose which programs you want Windows to use, by default. If a program does not show up in the list, you can make the program a default by using Set Associations.

How do I change the default program in Windows 7?

Set your default programs

1. Open Default Programs by clicking the Start button. …
2. Click Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
3. Click the file type or protocol that you want the program to act as the default for.
4. Click Change program.

How do I set a default program?

Changing Default Programs in Windows

1. In the Start menu or searchbar, type “Control Panel” and select that option. …
2. Select the “Programs” option.
3. Select the “Set your default programs” option.
4. Individually select each app you’d like to use as a default and click “Select this program as defualt” for each one.