How to Make a Microsoft Word 2007 Default Program

1. Log in to an administrator-type account in Windows 7/Vista.
2. Click Windows 'Start' button and then on 'Computer' to open Windows Explorer.
3. Click the menu 'Tools' and 'Folder Options' in Windows Explorer.
4. Select the tab 'View' and uncheck the box 'Hide extensions for known file types' under Advanced settings. Click 'OK.'
5. Navigate to a folder that contains any file with the extension you need to associate with Microsoft Word 2007, for example '.doc' or '.txt' extensions.
6. Right-click on such a file and click 'Open With' and 'Choose default program'
7. Expand the program list by clicking on a small triangle next to 'Other Programs.'
8. Select 'Microsoft Word 2007' from the list and click 'OK.'