program loads for each file rather than just once

[zorn]

let's say I'm selecting 5 jpg files and then opening them.
what happens is each file is opened in a separate program.
so I get paintshoppro opening 5 times! open 10+ pics and you start having memory problems. It never worked this way w/ me/98, so what setting is weirding out on me? I've checked all the 'normal' options. Any suggestions?

[LooseChippings]

I have just selected 5 *.jpg from explorer, hit enter and they opened in one Paint Shop Pro app.

Can you try something please ...

Select 3 word type documents in Explorer and see if they open in one Word app or do they open separate Word apps?

[zorn]

hey - I just tried selecting 3 word docs in explorer and it opened up word 3 times! I have also been IN powerpoint and opened a second powerpoint file which loads the program again. very strange. i'm using sp1-2600...