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by arod

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When I attempt to open a .jpg file in the
EXPLORER screen by double-clicking the file
name, my system crashs. I have to reboot. Double-clicking works ok in other formats, .txt, .doc, etc. Problm started when I loaded
a Cannon Photo Software. I was using Adobe Photo and worked fine before. I can use either one of the softwares to open a .jpg file, problem only exists when trying to open by double clicking on file nemae. Thanks for
assistance.
I use Microsoft 98, 550 mgzh e-machine PC,
pentium processor,13 gig hard drive, 64 megs of memory.
Abel
arod@raytheon.com

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by ferrenburg

Go to Windows Explorer. Click on the file ONCE then hold shift and RIGHT-CLICK on the file. Select "Open With..."
Choose the program you want to use. You can CHANGE the file association and make all .JPG files open with ANY program listed or find a different one using the "Other" button and browsing the Hard Drive.
If you check "Always use this program..." then from that point on all .JPG files will be associated with the new program.

This is the simpler way of changing file associations believe it or not.

You could click on "View", "Folder Options", and "File Types". Just be careful in there.

Hope that helps a little.

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