File Associations

[jellyrollo]

How do you change what program is run when opening a document. for example, currently preview opens adobe documents, i would prefer acrobat reader to do this. i've found how to change it for specific files by selecting the file choosing get info then changing the open with but how do you change the global default?

G5 1.8ghz 10.3.9

 

[onslaught]

In the get info window just below where you changed the default for that specific file, there's an option to change all files with the same extension.

 

[jellyrollo]

I've tried checking the box that says "Always Open With" but it hasn't work globally.

 

[onslaught]

ok, there should be a button that says "change all" If that's there then click that. If not, it may be a 10.4 only function, I don't have 10.3.9 set up and I don't remember if it does have it or not.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Yes, it's present in 10.3 as well... the "Always open with" checkbox affects the currently selected file, while the "Change All..." button will affect all similar files.