How do I change default settings in Windows 8?

How do I change default settings in Windows 8?

The Default Programs window will open on your desktop. From the menu click the “Set your default programs” link. On the next screen, scroll down your list of installed programs in the left pane and select Windows Media Player.

Where is the Default Programs control panel?

If you are on the Start screen, you can simply begin typing "default" and the Search will automatically open. Then, from the search results list, click or tap Default Programs. In both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, you can go to the Control Panel, click or tap Programs, and then Default Programs.

How do I create an association in the Default Programs control panel?

Open Control Panel on the Desktop and click Default Programs. Then click “Associate a File Type or Protocol with a Program” link. Next in the Set Associations screen, scroll down the list until you find Protocols, and under that you'll see MAILTO.

How do I change the default program to open a PNG file?

To modify the default program that opens PNG images, scroll down to the PNG file type and click the icon of the current default program, as shown below. Select the program you want to set as the default program, such as Paint.