Can't open file from Bridge CS6 in PS CS6

From Bridge CS6, my files open in Windows Photo Viewer or Live Photo Gallery.  When I go to "Open with" on the File menu PS CS6 is not an option.  I know this has to be simple but it is driving me nuts and I can't get my photos to open in PS when I double click on one of my tens of thousands of photos. 
I just bought CS6 yesterday.  Also, do I need to keep the Adobe CS6 file that is on my desktop, or can I delete it now that the program is loaded?  It is 1.77 GB.  If I even need to reload PS, I can do it from the store on my account, right?  Same for the Adobe file that is on my desktop from the LR4 download a couple of months ago.  Also, I left PS6 checked on the download for 64 and the regular PS.  I have windows 7 so I only need 64 bit.  Why is the other PS CS6 (non 64) there?  Do I need it?  Should I uninstall it?  Also, should I uninstall CS4 and CS5?  They are all still sitting there, along with LR3 (I use LR4 now).  I have huge and multiple hard-drives, so space is not a consideration.  But I just want to clean up a little.

Lots of questions here, will see what I can add.
For the file problem go to preferences/file type associations.  You should have the option selected CS6 for the extenstion as the default.  Might try the radio button on the bottom first to set them to default settings.
If the 1.77g file you are refering to is the one you downloaded and used for installation you can delete it.  It is a wise choice to save it to a DVD first so in case you need it in the future you will have it.  Also save the serial number in safe place.  Acutally safe is not the right word, need to save in place where you can find it if you need it next year.  HD can fail.
There are still thrid party plug-ins that do not work in 64 bit mode, hence the 32 bit version.  Also there is no 64 bit TWAIN so some still like to use that for scanning.
Some users experience file association and other problems with an uninstall of past versions.  So it is safest to leave them be.
If you want to clean up a little resist the urge to move any Adobe programs once is is installed.  Can really foul it up.

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