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Paul Gronke wrote:

> I bought Adobe acrobat so I can easily convert files into PDF format.
>
> Much to my surprise, Distiller "took over" the *.ps file type, and wants to
> distill every PS file that I click on, converting it into a PDF.  I have a
> nice PS viewer and have no interest in such automated conversion.
>
> Even more annoying, I can't find the "ps" extension listed anywhere among
> the various filetypes (accessible via explorer / view / options /
> filetypes).  I'm sure this is being controlled somewhere in the registry
> (note to Adobe: why don't you make this user controllable?).
>
> So my question:
>
>     How do I turn this "option" OFF, so that I can return to using
> Ghostscript to view PDF, and still be able to distill these files if I want
> to?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Paul Gronke
> gronke@duke.edu

Paul:

Using the Windows Explorer, locate any *.ps file.

While holding down the shift key, RIGHT mouse click
on the *.ps file listing.

You will get a dialog box showing "Open With".

Left Click on the "Open With".

An "Open With" dialog box opens.

Navigate to your postscript viewer, and highlight it.

Insure that the "Always use this program to open this
type of file" check box is checked.

You have now changed the type of viewer used to
open the postscript file. This will work with
any file listed in windows.

HTH.

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Keith L. Smyth
President
Smyth Consulting
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