One of the more annoying behaviors in Windows 8 and 8.1 is that all
of your files are set to open in native Metro-style apps. For instance,
if you're working on the desktop and view a picture or PDF, it opens
full screen in the associated app. If you're working on a traditional
computer without a touchscreen, this is frustrating to say the least.
Especially if you're on a laptop with a single screen. Here's how to
take control of your Windows 8 system and make your files open in the
desktop programs you want them to.
Change default program file associations
Note: Here I am using the Window 8.1 preview but the process is virtually identical in Windows 8.
From the Windows start screen type:
default programs and select the Default Programs icon under results.
The Default Programs windows will open on the desktop. Here you have a
couple of ways to change the default programs that open your files. The
easiest is to click "Set your default programs."
Now select the program you want to set as your default for your
files. Here I'm selecting Windows Photo Viewer because I can't stand it
when I want to view an image and the Photo app opens up. This way it
will open on the desktop like it used to.
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