change default source for viewing pictures

[onelowbass]

Since I purchased this PC with Windows XP, everytime I try to open up a picture to view the computer opens up Microsoft Word and gives me the picture in the written code characters instead of the picture itself. How do I change the default to open with one of my picture editing programs?

[Alan]

Most image viewing apps allow you set them to the default viewer when you install them. Another way is to right click on the image, select "Open With" and choose which ever viewer you prefer.