How do I change the "Open with" on iPad

When I try to download some videos, a dialog pops up and gives me an application to select (usually iZip or DropBox), to open the file.
Obviously neither app will open the video. How do I control which app to use to open files ?

There was one reply that helped me change my Apple ID on my IPad but it wasn't very clear, so basically, go to 'settings' on the IPad; select 'store' on the left hand panel; sign out; select "use existing id" and put in the new 'Apple ID".  I think the problem I had was that by mentioning the Apps Store, I was trying to change the ID from the Apps Store, but I must admit, navigating and a combination of instructions helped a great deal, so thank you.

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