You open a file only to see lines of text—all in gibberish—staring back at you. You’re thinking, why is my file opening in wrong program. The unrecognizable words displayed on your screen are the result of opening a file in the wrong program. This error is a pretty common one for many computer users. Check out this article to understand why it happens and how to fix this issue.
Your files are opening up in the wrong program for a variety of reasons. The most common culprit is the registry of the files through which your computer has automated the file opening process. This means that either you clicked a button without fully realizing what you were doing or your computer was already programmed to recognize a file, but it is not doing it correctly.
There is an easy fix for this problem, thankfully. If you find yourself in this bind and it involves a link, simply right click on the link and choose “Open with…” This is the key for solving this problem. If you are able to find this option anywhere, then click it. Select the correct program that you want to use and you will be able to read your program in the correct form. Your file should now be normal. If not, you may need to contact professional help because the problem may lie elsewhere.
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