How to Make iTunes the Default Player for Audio Files

It is not hard to set iTunes as your default audio file player.

iTunes is an audio and video player for Windows and Mac systems that also allows you to transfer content to portable devices including MPEG-3 (MP3) players. The application also interfaces with Apple devices, including the iPad and iPod, for transferring updates to the devices. Your computer automatically sends specific file types to certain programs for opening including audio files. The default player for audio files may not be iTunes on your system but you can change this via your computer's "Default Programs" utility.

Instructions

Windows

1. Click "Start" and "Default Programs. Click the "Set your default programs" link.

2. Click "iTunes." Click "Set this program as default." Click "Choose Defaults for this program." Click the check boxes next to the audio file types you want iTunes to play.

3. Click "OK."

Windows and Mac

1. Click the "iTunes" icon on your Windows or Mac's "Desktop."

2. Click "Edit" then "Preferences." Click the "Advanced" button" then click the "General" tab. Click the check box next to "Warn me if iTunes is not the default player for audio files." Click "OK."

3. Click "File" and "Exit" to close iTunes. Reopen the application by clicking the "iTunes" icon on your "Desktop."

4. Click "Yes" when the "iTunes has detected that it is not the default player for audio files. Would you like to go to the Default Programs control panel to fix this?" prompt appears.

Tips & Warnings

• To play an audio file after making iTunes the default player, click on the audio file's name and iTunes will launch automatically and play the song.

References

• Support.Apple: iTunes for Windows: How to Make iTunes the Default Application For Music and Audio Files in Windows Vista and Windows 7

Resources

• Apple: Apple -- Support -- iTunes