How to make Hatch v2 the default software program to open file extensions like .PES
Steps:
1. Right click the *.PES file > Click Properties
2. In General Tab , Click Change Button
3. Locate the path C:\Program Files (x86)\Wilcom\Hatch Embroidery Software V2\BIN\Hatch.EXE
[In General Tab > Opens With.. should be changed to Hatch Embroidery]
4. Click OK Button
5.Restart the computer.
Try to click the Design, it should now open in Hatch v2.
Please see sample image below
Please note - Make sure that Run this program as an administrator is Tick Off 
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