Excel doesn't open .txt files automatically

Until 10 minutes ago Excel opened downloaded .txt files, now Itunes pops open when I try open the downloaded .txt file. I have no idea how idea how I did this, any help reversing this would be great.
Thanks,
Rush

Hi Rush,
What about other programs or files types? According to your description, the issue seems related with the default program or files association, please launch control panel\Default Programs\Associate a file type or protocol with a program, then scroll down
to find .txt, make sure that its default program is Notepad.
Or you can simply right click the txt file, then click "Openwith" choose Notepad.
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uri karagila wrote:
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