Windows 10: App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type

Discus and support App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I want my image files to open in Photoshop by default. So under Settings > Choose Default Apps by Type I went, for example to .jpg andc clicked and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by StlSooner, Nov 8, 2020.

  1. StlSooner Win User

    App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type


    I want my image files to open in Photoshop by default. So under Settings > Choose Default Apps by Type I went, for example to .jpg andc clicked and selected Photoshop 2021 from the list of apps. However, when I go to .png the list of apps only inlcudes Photos, Paint, Paint 3D, Snip & Sketch., and Look for an App in the Microsoft Store. I don't want to look for an app in the Microsoft Store. Photoshop 2021 is already on my machine and shows up for .jpg for instance. But I can't select it for .png. Why? How do I get around this?

    :)
     
    StlSooner, Nov 8, 2020
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  2. Bree Win User

    How to change default app for file type

    'Open With > Choose another app' has three step, in the first it only offers apps registered for that file type. If you click 'More apps' it lists all registered apps regardless of suitability. Both these steps have the tick-box for 'Always use...' in my 18363.752. The third step, if needed, is 'Look for another app on this PC'. The 'Always use...' must be ticked before taking this step if you want the change to stick. However, WMP appears at the second step.


    App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type [​IMG]


    For a quick look at a JPG almost anything (including WMP) is more practical than Photos which on my system takes more than ten seconds just to open a photo. The OP is probably not aware that the Windows Photo Viewer is still available in W10, but hidden away. That's my default viewer for JPG.


    Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

    And, once enabled, is available in Settings > Apps > Default apps.


    App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type [​IMG]
     
    Bree, Nov 8, 2020
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  3. Argel Obm Win User
    Choosing Default Apps & Insider Programme

    To resolve your concern, kindly choose the default apps by file type. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Click the Windows logo (Start button).
    • Click the gear icon (Settings).
    • Choose System.
    • Select Default apps.
    • Click Choose default apps by file type.
    • Check all of the video file type, and then check if you can change the default app to your preferred application.
    After performing the steps, kindly share with us the result
     
    Argel Obm, Nov 8, 2020
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  4. dalchina Win User

    App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type

    How to change default app for file type

    @Bree - yes, I'm quite aware of this thanks, but as you will see it's missing. I recall reading that clicking the dialogue at a certain point in blank space made it appear, and trying that once successfully, but doesn't seem to help now. Plenty of other similar reports of this option being missing.


    App I want to select does not appear in list of apps in choose default apps by type [​IMG]


    'Fix' described here: (essentially unassociate the extension)
    Windows 10 "Always use this app" checkbox missing - Super User
     
    dalchina, Nov 8, 2020
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