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This is one of the first things I do on a fresh install of Windows. Makes Sharepoint more enjoyable.

My Computer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types tab:

Select the file type you want to modify (I picked Word). Click the Advanced button and get the Edit File Type dialog:

 

UNcheck "Browse in same window", click OK a couple times and you're done.