| You can use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to choose default programs for common tasks , such as Web browsing or sending e-mail and instant messages, and to specify which programs are accessible from the Start menu, desktop, and other locations. Set Program Access and Defaults -
| | Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then click Set Program Access And Defaults. | -
| | Click the Details button, if necessary, to display option details. | -
| | To set Microsoft programs as the default, click the Microsoft Windows option. | -
| | To set non-Microsoft programs as the default, click the non-Microsoft option. | -
| | To set a mix of Microsoft and Non-Microsoft programs as the defaults, click the Custom option, and then click the specific options you want. | -
| | When you're done, click OK. | |