Unfortunately, if you use the "Open With" method described here, if you ever
want to change the file association you will need to edit the Registry. And
if you are dealing with questions such as these, you probably want to leave
the registry alone.

Setting the file association via the Tools | Folder Options | File Types
method in Windows Explorer is a better method, as you can readily change any
file association made in this manner...




"Peter R." wrote in message
...
"Peter R." wrote:

Actually, Jay, one simple method for changing this is to go into Windows
Explorer, then "Tools Folder Options" off the WE menu. Choose the
"File
Types" tab.

I just remembered the even easier method. In the Windows Explorer file
list pane (pane to the right of the folder hierarchy), click on a JPG file
with your mouse's right button.

Look for an "Open With" option in that context sensitive menu that
appears.
Select "Open With Choose Program" menu choice.

In this window that appears, select your program of choice, then be sure
to
click the "Always Use the Selected Program..." checkbox towards the bottom
before clicking the OK button.

This will register the new program as the default OPEN program to use with
JPGs.

--
Peter