How to open (to work on) an InDesign file in a windows PC?

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February 1, 2018
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I'm trying to open an InDesign file from a flashdrive on my Windows PC but it only gives options like Internet Explorer, Notepad, Paint, Windows Media Player and Word, but no Adobe anything. I have Creative Cloud as well but currently none of the programs downloaded. Once I download InDesign, will I be able to open my file normally?

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Correct answer Cari Jansen

When you right-click on the file, select Open With, and if you don't see InDesign there, select Choose another app, and find your installed version of InDesign on the system.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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Windows will sometimes "forget" file associations, especially after upgrading apps.

Follow Cari Jansen's advice.

If InDesign is not listed in the default apps, scroll down until you see "More apps"

However, click "Always use this app to open .indd files" first.

Also, I would copy it off the flash drive first. They are OK for transport, but not the best device to work off of.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

BobLevine

Community Expert

I’ve been using Windows since 3.0 and have never seen it “forget” a file association.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Community Expert

The key word was "sometimes"...

I wouldn't have said it if I haven't seen it happen.

In either case, the process to correct the problem is the same.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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Cari JansenCorrect answer

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When you right-click on the file, select Open With, and if you don't see InDesign there, select Choose another app, and find your installed version of InDesign on the system.