Using Desktop Programs as the Defaults
We mentioned earlier that it’s jarring to switch between the Start screen and desktop interfaces because they’re just so drastically different. Unfortunately, Windows 8 often forces this transition by using many Windows 8 apps as the default programs for certain file types. For example, if you double-click a JPEG file in File Explorer, Windows 8 opens it in the Photos app. Similarly, double-click an MP3 file and Windows 8 plays the song using the Music app.
Fortunately, with a bit of work you can configure Windows 8 to open these and other file types using desktop programs. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Press Windows Logo+X to display the power tool list.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. In the Search box, ...
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