How Do You Fix File Extension Association In Windows XP?
When you double-click a file, you are telling the computer you want to open the file and look at it. Windows uses the file extension to determine the program that will allow this to happen. File names are made up of the name assigned by the developer plus a dot (.), then the file extension. The combination of the extension, the file type and the program used to open the file is called an association. When the extension and association become tangled, Windows needs some direction. Fixing the file extension association in Windows XP simply means telling Windows the right program to use. Right click on the file that you cannot open. Select “Open With” from the menu that pops up. Click on “Choose Program” to select this option. Locate the correct program that will open your file. Some examples of file extensions and the programs that open them include .doc opens with Word or .ppt opens with PowerPoint. Check the box at the bottom of this screen that reads, “Always use the selected program
