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I have winXP LibreOffice and MS office installed.
How do I make LibreOffice the default opening program for all of its know document types? I know that I can change one extension at a time. But is there a way to change all of them?
I want LibreOffice to open .doc .xls and ... (I do not know all of them)
hpekristiansen
Posted 2012-08-09T16:09:05.320
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from here:
please try a 'Custom Setup', see
→ Installation of LibreOffice 3.3 on Windows
http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/installation/windows/
especially:
- Dialog Box #6: Choice of Typical or Custom Installation
- Dialog Box #8: Choice for File Type Associations
You may start from 'Add or Remove Programs' > 'LibreOffice...' > 'Modify',
or
(unpacked *.exe file) 'libreoffice33.msi' > right-click 'Install' > 'Modify'.
SeanC
Posted 2012-08-09T16:09:05.320
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'Modify' worked for me. Thanks!
On Windows Vista:
Nani
Posted 2012-08-09T16:09:05.320
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Quick update: this worked for me as well on Windows 10. It's "Apps" now instead of "Programs" but otherwise the steps are the same. – markspace – 2017-08-08T17:44:03.570
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To make office libre the default reader for all your documents: Right click any document, tap Properties. A box opens that enables you to change the opener to office libre. Do this for a couple documents and OL magically becomes the default opener for all docs of the same type This works for windows 10 at least.
Mike
Posted 2012-08-09T16:09:05.320
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2Do you mean "Do this for a couple documents and OL magically becomes the default opener for all docs."? The OP probably already knows that. Or do you mean "Do this for a couple document *types* and OL magically becomes the default opener for all doc *types.*"? If so, say so. Please do not respond in comments; [edit] your answer to make it clearer and more complete. – Scott – 2018-12-02T01:44:52.497
From the question: ''I know that I can change one extension at a time. But is there a way to change all of them?'' – Scott – 2018-12-02T05:20:30.520
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For me it worked to just use the "default apps" in windows system settings.
just hit start and type default apps
sourlemonaid
Posted 2012-08-09T16:09:05.320
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1Modify did not work, reinstall did. Thanks – hpekristiansen – 2012-08-09T19:39:37.463