Classic Shell: Forum

I'm running Windows 8.1 and have been using Classic Shell Version 4.0.6. I love the program and recommend it all the time.
I found one bug. I can't set the default program to open PDF's. If I right-click in the Explorer and select Choose Default Program, I have 4 options: Adobe Acrobat 9.0, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, Reader. No matter which one I choose, Explorer keeps asking me what program to use. The Default Program doesn't stick. I don't see this problem with most file types. Office files open in the appropriate program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Text files (.TXT) also won't save the default.

Best regards,
Mike

Classic Shell is only a Start Menu and some addins for Explorer and Internet Explorer. It does not affect Default Programs functionality in any way.

In Windows 8, Microsoft removed the ability for apps to programmatically associate with file types. You must go to Control Panel -> Default Programs to set the default program. The Open With dialog should also let you associate file types but the Windows 8 Open With dialog is very poorly designed so it's best to use Default Programs.

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Links to some general topics:

● Compare Start Menus

● Read the Search box usage guide.

I am a Windows enthusiast and did Classic Shell's testing and usability/UX feedback.