When downloading, by chance, I clicked on "always open this type of file. Now every time I download a file, the computer opens the first file. It's annoying. How can I cancel it?

I use WIndows Vista on my computer.  When you download a file, I clicked on "always open this type of file.  Now every time I download a file, the computer opens the file first.  How can I cancel it?

If you mean that you click always ask before opening this type of file which turned off, please see this article if this could help restore function:

Re-enable always ask before opening this Type of file check box in Windows
http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/re-enable-always-ask-before-opening-this-type-of-file-check-box-in-Windows/

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Important:  The article contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756/

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