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April 05, 2006
Setting default image editor in XP
I wanted to be able to right-click on a .jpg file and the select "Edit" and have it launch Photoshop Elements 4.0, instead of that miserable little Microsoft Paint program. This web site put me on the right track, though my situation was a little more complicated.
The directions say to go into Windows Explorer - select Tools - Folder Options - File Types. Select the .jpg file association and click on the "Advanced" button. Only, I didn't have an "Advanced" button. So, I clicked on the Restore Defaults button, then I saw my "Advanced" button. I had to add a new action of "Edit" and set Edit to point to Photoshop. So, it's working now. I can view the .jpg files in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, and edit them in Photoshop Elements.
Then, I wanted to change my Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 icon back to the sunflower, like it used to be in version 2.0. So, I got my old CD and inserted it. Copied off a file named PSELcd.ico and unter the Advanced button for the .jpg file time, I selected "Change Icon", and then pointed to the PSELcd.ico and restored my little yellow sunflower. Now, I'm happy. Their new icon was atrocious. Trust me on this one.
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Posted by Peenie Wallie on April 05, 2006 at 11:42 PM
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