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Jenny105
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 My default programme has always been  Open Office . Recently I received a command re win 11, or simlar.  Sadly i clicked on this . Then found my default for all my past documents had changed to Office. 

 

I can open them by using ''Open with''  and use Apache  open office. But I cant find how to permanentlychange the default . This used to be simple but doesnt seem so now. Step by step answers please. ta

 

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  • Click on the search symbol on the tool bar in Windows 10
  • Type 'default' into the search box
  • Click 'Choose a default app for each type of file'
  • Click on 'Open'
  • Scroll down to '.doc'
  • Choose 'Office'

You should then be all good to go. Try opening one of your documents and it should automatically open it with Office.

 

Let us know how you get on but it should be quite easy for you.

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Hi @Jenny105, did the steps above help you get this all sorted? If you need more help, I'm sure we could give you some more suggestions slight_smile

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Jenny105
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Thanks Jonsie. Im trying these ,I havent sussed it yet but I will give it another go this evening.
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See above. I havent managed yet but will try again. Maybe other ways might help
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I just go into Applications and set the default programme there.
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Thanks for the suggestions.   I tried one but it didnt stick

 

Whilst roaming around my photos !! I found a logo for Open Office.  and decided to use it as reinstall . 

It worked. 

Now I need to find a proper place.  Im sure it shouldnt live in photos .

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MI5
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@Jenny105 

I go to Settings >Apps >Default apps and get this screen.

I can click on each category and select the default programme.

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Jenny105
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Thanks I got there and it didn't hold up M15. Once I reinstalled I was back in business !! 🙂
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Good job @Jenny105
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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