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usonian

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8. Let's ask the internet.

Reply to ailsagirl (Reply #7)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 01:15 AM

Jan 12

I did a search on "set default app to open files on windows" and those popped to the top.

Changed it to "set default app to open files windows 10"

These look promising.

https://www.howtogeek.com/223144/how-to-set-your-default-apps-in-windows-10/

Scroll down a bit.

https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/change-default-apps-for-opening-files/

These two are W10 specific.
Hope it helps.
I don't know if MS changed things. They don't ask me.

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Problem when I try to create .docx file on my PC [View all] ailsagirl Jan 11 OP

What font are you in? jmowreader Jan 11 #1

What are you using to create the file? LuvLoogie Jan 11 #2

First thought - canetoad Jan 11 #3

Thank you, canetoad ailsagirl Jan 11 #4

Are you reading the file with the same program that wrote it? usonian Jan 11 #5

Appreciate it ailsagirl Jan 11 #6

Quick question-- the link you sent me-- is that for Windows 11 only? Would it work on Windoes 10? ailsagirl Jan 12 #7

Let's ask the internet. usonian Jan 12 #8

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