Two questions: Setting WordPerfect as default program + opening new window problem

Hi,

I have two questions I was hoping someone could help me out with:

1. How do I set WordPerfect as the default program for opening .doc files? I have WordPerfect and OpenOffice, but not MS Word, and WordPerfect seems to be the better program re: formatting compatability w/ Microsoft Word, but right now OpenOffice is set as the default.

2. I've attached a pic for the second question- I installed an occasional use program that changed the proportions of opening new windows; now whenever I open a new window, it opens a little small and I'm constantly having to maximize after opening. How do I set it to where new windows open back to their full size? The program isn't running or in use and I only use it once a month or so, but the windows still open as if I were using it.

Thanks for any help.

 

Re: Two questions: Setting WordPerfect as default program + opening new window proble

Ok, I googled how to change the file association, but if anyone knows how to make the windows open normally, I'd appreciate any help.

PS- just in case anyone else makes a thread about this, I'll explain the default file association thing.

Open Windows Explorer(Right-click Start Menu>Explore)
Go to Tools>Folder Options>File Types
Scroll down the list and click on the file type you're looking for(mp3, .doc, etc.)
Click Change>(select program you want to open it with)>ok

 

Re: Two questions: Setting WordPerfect as default program + opening new window proble

Thanks for adding your solution for the file association. Often people read threads in months to come, so it;s great you gave an answer.

As to the size of the window when you open an application, open it and then go to the border of the window with your cursor. Hover over it until you get the double-arrowhead and stretch the window out to the full size screen size you want. Then close the window using the red X in the top right corner. It should now open to the size you stretched it to.

 

Re: Two questions: Setting WordPerfect as default program + opening new window proble

Thanks for the help. I did what you suggested and it seemed like it was going to work, but it's still happening. If the program changed any settings to make the page open up like that, would there be an option in the control panel to reset to default, without resetting everything to default? I have no idea what, if anything, has been customized, but I'd like to just get this page thing back to normal, if possible.

I'll look through control panel, but I'm still open to suggestions.

Thanks for the help.

 

Re: Two questions: Setting WordPerfect as default program + opening new window proble

Never mind, it seems to be working now. Thanks a bunch.