"John Inzer" wrote:

> northside104 wrote:
> > When in Windows Explorer I click on an image file it opens in
> > Netscape Browser. I want it to open using Paint Shop Pro. I have
> > selected the file extensions in Paint Shop Pro which, according to
> > that program, means it should open the respective image file types
> > but its not happening.
> >
> > Ideas on how to drop Netscape as the default and put Paint Shop Pro
> > in its place will be appreciated.
> >
> > Ian (northside104)
> =================================
> Have a look at this article:
>
> (307859) HOW TO: Change File Associations
> in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859
>
> More info:
>
> Try this...open an image folder and right click one
> of your image files...from the menu, select...Open
> With / Choose Program.
>
> Make your choice from the list or Browse to the
> correct program if it is not in the list.
>
> Once you make your selection...be sure to check
> the box that says: "Always use the selected program
> to open this kind of file". (you will need to do this
> for each format....jpg, .tif, .gif...etc.)
>
> Also...you can right click an image and choose
> Properties / Change Button...choose the program
> you wish to use and click...OK / Apply / OK.
>
> Also...in WinXP, you can go to...My Computer /
> Tools / Folder Options / File Types tab...
>
> Also, the following link may be useful:
>
> Change the default image editor application,
> invoked from Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/imgeditor.htm
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> Digital Media MVP
>
> Notice
> This is not tech support
> I am a volunteer
>
> Solutions that work for
> me may not work for you
>
> Proceed at your own risk
>
>
> Thank you John.

Took you first suggestion "Open With / Choose Program" for both .jpg and
..bmp types and all is now well.

Best Wishes from Australia.
Ian (northside 104)