Can't change default application

[petehumble]

Hi,

I have OpenOffice which I find excellent in dealing with troublesome word docs that won't open.
For example, I always need it to open .docx documents. So I decided to change the default program from Word to OpenOffice to handle these type of files.
The method I used (which has worked in the past) is to 'command-i' the file and choose the program in the drop down list then click 'change all'. I get a confirmation window which I click, but then it just instantly changes back to Word.

Am I missing something? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

 

[gorskiegangsta]

This indeed is the correct method to change file associations. Try closing all applications (or just restart) and then redo the procedure and restart the computer again.

 

[petehumble]

Thanks, I'll give that a shot

 

[petehumble]

Worked a treat, thanks!