How to prevent files from opening in Windows 8 Metro-style apps

How to prevent files from opening in Windows 8 Metro-style apps

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If you're testing Windows 8, you may have noticed that many file formats (music, pictures, and videos) open by default in Metro-style apps (which are also in beta, by the way). If you're still a desktop user and aren't ready to take full advantage of Metro, you may want to prevent files from opening in Metro.

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To prevent this, just follow these simple steps:

1. From the Start screen, type and select “Default Programs”.

2. Click the “Set default programs” link.