How to force temporary default program for a single shortcut?

Discussion in 'Application Software' started by MonarchX, Jan 4, 2016.

  1. MonarchX

    MonarchX MDL Expert

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    Let's say that Cyberfox is the default web browser and is default for opening HTML, HTM, and similar files. How can I make a shortcut for one of the IE bookmarks that would launch IE instead of Cyberfox in that particular instance? I realize its probably easier to just launch IE and go to that bookmarked site, but I don't need this for myself...
     
  2. T-S

    T-S MDL Guru

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    Just make a link containing both the program and the file to open

    Like "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" foo.html, then click on it when you need it.
     
  3. MonarchX

    MonarchX MDL Expert

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    Thanks - it worked perfectly!