How do I change my default program for opening downloaded files?

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The discussion centers on changing the default program for opening downloaded files, specifically addressing issues with Internet Explorer being set as the default application. The user reports that previously they could choose the program to open files, but now they are unable to do so. A suggested solution involves right-clicking the file and selecting "Save Target As," which allows the user to save the file and then open it with any desired application.

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I know there was a thread similar to this awhile ago, but I have a different problem. I just can't remember how to fix this, so maybe one of you can help!

When I click on a file to open it, a screen comes up to save this file, open it or to download it later. My problem is that for some reason the open it now wants to open everything in Internet Explorer, which I don't even use. It used to let me choose what program to open it in or would just know. Now I can't open anything & I can't remember how to change it. The only thing I can find when I click on help on my computer is download manager & it doesn't give me the option to change the program files download in. Please help!!!
 
If you right-click over the file you can download it by selecting "save target as". Once it is saved you should be able to open it in any application you want.
 
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tlennhoff said:
If you right-click over the file you can download it by selecting "save target as". Once it is saved you should be able to open it in any application you want.
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Thanks! I'll give that a try.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change my default program for opening downloaded files on Windows?

To change the default program for opening downloaded files on Windows, right-click on the file you want to open, select 'Open with', then click on 'Choose another app'. From there, select the program you want to use and check the box that says 'Always use this app to open .[file type] files'. Click 'OK' to save your changes.

How can I set a new default program for downloaded files on Mac?

On a Mac, right-click on the downloaded file, select 'Get Info', and look for the 'Open with' section. Choose the application you want to use from the dropdown menu. After selecting the desired app, click the 'Change All...' button to apply this setting to all files of that type.

What if the program I want to use is not listed in the options?

If the program you want to use is not listed, you can click on 'More apps' on Windows or 'Other...' on Mac to browse your computer for the application. Once you find it, select it and make sure to check the box to set it as the default for that file type.

Will changing the default program affect all files of that type?

Yes, changing the default program will affect all files of that type. For example, if you set a specific program to open .pdf files, all .pdf files will open with that program unless you change it again.

How do I revert back to the original default program?

To revert back to the original default program, follow the same steps you used to change it. Right-click on the file, select 'Open with', and then choose the original program from the list. If it's not there, you can use the 'Choose another app' option to find it again and set it as the default.

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