Things You'll Need:
- Administrator privileges on your computer
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Step 1
Access your computer's "Start Menu" and select "Control Panel." Select "Switch to Classic View" under the menu on the left side of the Control Panel's screen. Double-click on "Folder Options."
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Step 2
Click on the "File Types" tab. Scroll down the "Extensions" list until you find "JPG." Highlight it. Read the information under "Details for JPG Extension." The program immediately following the words "Opens with" identifies the program used to open all JPG files when clicked.
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Step 3
Choose "Change." Select the new program with which to open all JPG files. Experiment with different programs or choose a program listed under "Recommended Programs." A popular option is "Windows Picture and Fax Viewer." You may also choose an unlisted program by clicking "Browse" and finding it on your computer.
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Step 4
Verify that the "Always Use the Selected Program to Open This Kind of File" is checked so that every JPG file will open with the program.
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Step 5
Repeat the previous steps for other image file types. You may want to change display programs for "JPEG," "JPE," "GIF," "PNG," "BMP," "TIFF" and "JFIF."
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Step 6
Make your changes permanent by clicking "OK."
