How To Change File Associations In Vista!
Posted By: Behrad 
Tuesday 27 October 2009 
4 Comments
As you might know each file in Windows has an extension in its filename, for example .doc is for Microsoft Word. So in this case when you double click on a file which has the .doc extension Windows tries to identify the program in order to open the file. Now in most cases you don’t need to change and/or set these file type associations however in some cases that can be very handy!
While I had Windows XP installed on my pc, I was able to change/set the file type associations under Folder Options.. However ever since Vista, Microsoft has decided to move it to somewhere else! If you would like to set/change the file type associations in Vista and don’t know where to look then follow these steps below:
- Go to Start
- Open Control Panel
- Click on Default Programs followed with Set Associations
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
- In the new screen you’ll see a list of Programs along with a description and the current default program.
- Now click on the Change program to set or change the current defaults.
Easy right? 
Wow! Thanks for sharing that! Now, changing filename extension will be easier. I didn’t know that Vista made a special place to do that. Thanks!
That’s a good article. I’m a PC tech and frequently have to change file associations because a program was installed and changed it. This is handy to know.
Did I say, I hate Vista? Hopefully Windows 7 will be more useful.
You’re welcome UPrinting.com.
LOL… I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 running on my pc and with this I really have forgotten all about Vista as Windows 7 is really good.
Also, when you open a file you can re-associate it with something else.