Windows 10: Associating .jpg files to anything other than MS Photos

I can't change the default file association for .jpg files. The normal routes don't work:Settings/ Apps/ Default Apps/ Enter a Default Type. When you type in .jpg, nothing appears in the "Choose default" field. In fact, nothing appears for any photo or movie extension. Settings/ Apps/ Default Apps/ Set defaults for applications. Other photo viewers such as Irfanview do not show up. Typing in the search box brings up an option to Choose defaults by file type. Photo files including .jpg do not show up in the file list.Right-click on any .jpg file, choose Properties, there used to be a Change but

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When clicking the files getting error that the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

Hello,

I understand that when you try to open the file, you are prompted that the files does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. We will certainly help you.

• What file are you trying to open?

This issue is caused if the file is not associated with any of the application or program to open it.

If those files are the pictures as I can see that you are trying to access the picture folder. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

• Right click on the file and select Open with.
• Select Photo App or Photo Gallery.
• Double click and check if you are able to open that file.

Keep us posted if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you.

 

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Windows 10 - defaul photo program

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

As I understand that you are not able to see Photo Explosion in the list of default programs, I would suggest you to follow few steps to set Photo Explosion as your default program.

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  In the search bar type Default programs and press enter
  
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  Click on associate a file type or protocol with a program
  
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  Select the file type which you want to associate with the photo Explosion.
  
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  After selecting click on change programs
  
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  Check whether you are able to see Photo Explosion in the list.
  

Hope this information is useful. Do get back to us for further assistance.