How Do I Change the Default Photo Viewer in Windows XP?
The default photo viewer in Windows XP is “Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.” If you have a different program that you'd prefer to use, set a new default photo viewer in Windows XP with a simple process that will change how Windows opens specific image file types. By opening the Control Panel of your computer, you can quickly reset the defaults for your computer system.
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Instructions
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Open the Control Panel then select "Classic View."
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Click “Folder Options” then click the “File Types” tab.
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Scan through the list of file extensions and click on an image file extension that your computer currently opens with the Picture and Fax Viewer.
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Look beneath the list pane and you will see the details listed for that file extension, including the program that currently opens it. Click “Change” to change the default program.
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Select a different default program from the list of suitable programs. Highlight the program you desire and place a checkmark in the box to the left of “Always use the selected program…” Click “OK.”
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Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to change the default program for other image file extensions. Image file extensions you may wish to change include BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG and PNG.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of opening the Control Panel to change the default viewer, right-click an image and select “Open With,” then "Choose Program." Choose the image viewing program you wish to use and make sure you place a checkmark in the box to the left of “Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.” Click “OK.”
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