To associate a file with a program:
- Open My Computer.
- Double-click a drive or folder.
- Right-click a file, and then click Open With. If Open With is not available, click Open.
- Follow the instructions under the option that matches the dialog box you see:
Open With--Recommended Programs list
- Under Programs, click the program in which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program you want.
-or- - Click the look for the appropriate program on the Web link to search the Web for a program to open your file.
Open With--No Recommended Programs list
- Under Programs, click the program in which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program you want. You can also type a comment that provides information about the file type. This information will appear in the folder window under Details when you view the file in a folder.
-or- - Click the look for the appropriate program on the Web link to search the Web for a program to open your file.




