Windows 10: Can I prevent Windows 10 from changing my defaults?

Discus and support Can I prevent Windows 10 from changing my defaults? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; It is highly annoying to have .pdf files open in Edge instead of Adobe reader, but setting the default app on .pdf does not last long!!! Same with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Ron Carr, Aug 15, 2018.

  1. RON CARR
    Ron Carr Win User

    Can I prevent Windows 10 from changing my defaults?


    It is highly annoying to have .pdf files open in Edge instead of Adobe reader, but setting the default app on .pdf does not last long!!!

    Same with Grove vs Media Player.

    Ron

    :)
     
    Ron Carr, Aug 15, 2018
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 15, 2018
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  3. ANJU THEKKETHIL
    Anju Thekkethil Win User
    How to change the default font on Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you willing to change the default font on Windows 10. I will be glad to help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Go to Settings.

    • Click on System

    • There’s a slider on this page that you can use to change the size of text, apps and other items.

    I hope the above information helps. If you have any other queries related to Windows10 products, feel free to reply and I'll be happy to further assist you.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Aug 15, 2018
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  4. FRANCINE-223
    Francine-223 Win User

    Can I prevent Windows 10 from changing my defaults?

    Change default media player in Windows 10

    I want to change my default printer but there is no way to do this in Windows 10. When I right click on the printer that I want as my default there is no choice that says make this default printer. Somehow the choice that is chosen is the fax part of the
    printer. Why is this so complicated? When I look on the Windows website it shows what to do for Windows 7 and the info is incorrect for Windows 10. When I went into Default Programs as was suggested my Ashish Sondhi there was no info as to how to choose
    a default printer. Please help.
     
    Francine-223, Aug 15, 2018
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