In Windows XP, in an explorer session, it is Tools, Folder Options, File types. Then find the extension you want, select it, then click the change button. I think it is quite similar in W98 and ME, ie, in windows explorer - Tools, Folder Options, File Types. Cheers Nigel > > I need help to change the Association on .doc files to Word Pad > rather than Word Viewer. Anyone able to help. > Thanks Cy Halbach