Media or File Opens in the Wrong Application

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Solution

  • Windows
    1. Open Windows Explorer from the icon on the desktop or by clicking Windows Button > Programs > Accessories.
    2. Locate the file in the computer folder, right-click on the filename, and choose Open with.
    3. Choose the correct application for the file and click OK.
      • Note: Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer are different programs.
  • MacOS
    1. Locate the file with Finder or Spotlight.
    2. Right-click or Ctrl + click on the filename and choose Open With.
    3. Select the correct application to open the file.
       
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Article ID: 142570
Created
Sun 10/16/22 4:19 PM
Modified
Thu 1/4/24 1:18 PM
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