Step 1. Edit a GPO that is targeted to the used that you want to apply this setting.


Step 2. Navigate User Configuration > Preferences > Control Panel Settings then right click on Folder Options and Navigate to New > Open With .

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Step 3. Type in the extension in the File Extension and then put in the path to the program you want to have open the file. Then optionally tick “Set as default” and press “OK”


TIP: When specifying the file path keep in mind that it may be different for x86 and x64 platforms therefore it may be best to use the %ProgramFilesDir% variable.

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