Setting a Default Application in Win98

[CloudRanger99]

Hello,
I recently had an unzip trial offer application program expire. I am trying a new unzip program now. The old one had an installer. The new one does not, it is just an EXE file.
After installing the old unzip program, I noticed that everytime I double clicked on a ZIP file, this unzip program would get get opened and begin it's function of unzipping the object I just double clicked on. A wounderfull feature!
Now, after it has expired, whenever I double click a ZIP file icon, I get the expiration notice and then the registration "pay up" prompt.
How can I get this to stop and get the new unzip program to open by default when double clicking on ZIP programs?
How can I apply this to other programs? i.e., how can I set certain programs to open certain file types by default after double clicking on file objects under Win 98 ?

CloudRanger99 is a lazy novice computer user who wants to reduce keyboard and mouse action and maximize his efficiencey. Who doesn't ?!

 

[MattWray]

You can right-click the object you are trying to open, and select open with.. Then at the bottom of that screen is a check box to always open with this program. This can also be accomplished thru the properties-> general tab-> opens with and select the change button. Hope that was what you're looking for. Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[thatrenowned]

NOTE : For the above to work, you have to first select the file (one click), hold shift and right click.

Rgds

 

[MattWray]

That's right, used to 2000... Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[smitee]

CloudRanger99

Newest WinZip nags until you register.... smitee

 

[Rhort]

You can register Winzip using the following information:

Name: Winzip
Code: 22740687