Changing your Default Application in Windows by File type

This KB will help you set FoxIT Phantom PDF Writer as the Default program for opening PDF files, however, these steps will work to help you change the Default program for opening any file type. Typically, this isn’t necessary, because when installing applications the traditional way the program installer sets the defaults automatically. However, with AppsAnywhere, software is installed into a virtual space on your pc and Windows doesn’t allow Default apps to be set in this manner, or you may jus

Overview

This KB will help you set FoxIT Phantom PDF Writer as the Default program for opening PDF files, however, these steps will work to help you change the Default program for opening any file type. Typically, this isn’t necessary, because when installing applications the traditional way the program installer sets the defaults automatically. However, with AppsAnywhere, software is installed into a virtual space on your pc and Windows doesn’t allow Default apps to be set in this manner, or you may just want to make a change.

Instructions

Symptoms: (FoxIT Phantom PDF Writer installed using AppsAnywhere)

1. You are trying to open a PDF file within an email but it defaults to your Web browser instead.
2. You double click on a PDF file, on your computer, and it asks you what program you want to use to open it.

Solution:

Change the default PDF writing application to FoxIT Phantom PDF Writer using the "Default programs" Windows tool. 
NOTE: This knowledge is transferable to other programs if the need arises

STEP by Step

1) Search for Default Apps by clicking on the magnifying glass beside the Start button

2) Scroll down to the bottom and click "Set Default by app"


3) Find FoxIT PhantomPDF and click it
4) Click "Manage"


5) Click each Bluebox, on the right, and choose "FoxIT Phantom PDF 10.1" as the Default app.  Make sure that all file type Names (on the left side) have it selected as their Default app (on the right side)
 
6) Close the window (X)
7) You can now simply click a PDF in email or on your computer and it will open in this app automatically