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====== How to Set a Default Program ======
When working with different files on your computer, it's often necessary to set a default program to open certain types of files. This saves time and improves efficiency because you don't have to select a program every time you open a file. In this article, we will guide you step by step through how to set a default program in Windows.

===== Steps to Follow =====

  - **Select the file** for which you want to change the default program.
  - **Right-click** on this file to open the context menu.
  - In this menu, **select ''Properties''**. {{ :fr:blog:tutorials:windows:windows_server_2022_-_set_default_program_-_01.png?nolink |}}
  - Next to ''Opens with'', **click on ''Change...''**. {{ :fr:blog:tutorials:windows:windows_server_2022_-_set_default_program_-_02.png?nolink |}}
  - Now you can **select the program** you want to use by default, then **press ''OK''**. In this example, we have chosen ''Windows Photo Viewer''. {{ :fr:blog:tutorials:windows:windows_server_2022_-_set_default_program_-_03.png?nolink |}}
  - Finally, to apply the change, **click ''OK'' again**. {{ :fr:blog:tutorials:windows:windows_server_2022_-_set_default_program_-_04.png?nolink |}}

===== Conclusion =====
Setting a default program is a simple task that can significantly improve your workflow. Whether you're opening images, documents, or multimedia files, setting a default program saves time and avoids extra steps. Follow these steps to easily customize your Windows environment according to your needs.

===== Tags =====
{{tag> "Windows" "Tutorials" "Configuration Programs" "Tools"}}
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