Windows 10: Cannot set default applications

Hi,


I'm running Windows 10 1803 and am fully up to date on Windows Updates (barring the October update, of course, which is not available at the moment).


I cannot set default applications for "Choose default applications by file type", or "Choose default applications by protocol". When I try to change defaults in this way, the preferences to not save.


In addition, I cannot change the default app for a file by right-clicking on the file and selecting "Open with", "Choose another app", and checking "Always use this app to open .xxx files" before opening the file. The preference simply does not save.


Furthermore, I also cannot change the default app by opening the properties of the file, clicking "Change..." where it says "Open with", and selecting the app. The preferences do not save.


Finally, I cannot use "Set defaults by app", because the programs that I am trying to open the files with are not listed. Specifically, Sublime Text 3, Notepad++, and Visual Studio Code are not listed, and I am unable to change the default for .txt files away from Notepad.


I have tried every conceivable way I can think of to change the defaults for this file type (and others).


Please assist,


Regards,


Daniel

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Any browser.

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Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.

 

How to set default applications on Windows 10?

Hi Tommy,



Thanks for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



From the above description, I understand you want to set
Foxit Phantom PDF as a default program to view PDF files on Windows 10.



You will be able to set default applications by file type and by protocol on Windows 10. To set a default program that is not present, you will have to download and install the application on the PC.



If you have already downloaded and installed
Foxit phantom PDF application on the PC, follow the steps below to set as default and check if the issue is resolved.

• Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type Default programs and select the top most search result.
• Scroll down the page and click on Choose default apps by file type from the window.
• Locate .pdf file format, click on the program which is set to open the file type and select
  Foxit phantom application from Choose an App window.
  
• Close the window and check if you are able to open .pdf files in
  Foxit Phantom.

Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.