ARCHIVED: In Windows XP, how do I stop Windows from using the Picture and Fax Viewer to open my pictures?

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By default, when you double-click an image file, Windows XP uses the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer to open it, even if you have installed other image programs. To choose a different default program for opening images:

  1. In Windows Explorer, right-click an image file and select Open With, and then click Choose Program....
  2. Choose a program, and then check Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
  3. Click OK.

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Last modified on 2018-01-18 13:25:30.