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How do I make Word Pad my default program?

I want Word Pad to open all documents unless I specify Word Viewer

Update:

Thanks Jarmin. That wasn't exactly how it went but it gave me enough information to work through the menus you had me open. Thanks again.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    You right click on one of the your documents and then click open with. There will be a list of applications you can use to open the file but, click on choose default program. Click on Word Pad, under the list of recommended applications to open the file. Then there will be a check box on the bottom of the window, it will say ''Always use this application to open this type of file'' make sure you put a check mark in this box. Then, Click ok

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