Windows 10: Can't choose default software / choices won't get saved

Nice to know you have it sorted.

You are welcome.

 

Hi Hannah - I was pulling my hair out, but in one of these forum strings I found the fix. You have to go OLD SCHOOL. Don't use the Win 10 settings route... Pull up settings/System and THEN... in the search bar (top right) type Control Panel. Click Control Panel when the drop down menu gives you the option. Then pick Programs / Default Programs / Set your default programs and then a list of all programs will appear on the left. Click Google Chrome and then at the bottom (in light blue) choose "Set this program as default". I don't know why it works this way and not the other... but for now, this fixed it for me. You may need to repeat this process for other programs you'd like to change the default on, as well... like your viewer. Good luck.

 

You may find you need to set http and https specifically so clicking URLs works, similarly but see Associate a file type or protocol with a specific program
- also under Control Panel, Default Programs

At least it's worth checking them.

 

I've only been using Windows 10 for 1 day after upgrading and I have this problem already in my local user account! I'm not too bothered since I can change the associations in other ways, but it indicates poor software testing from MS.

 

Hi, it depends which aspect of the problem of setting default associations you're referring to. It seems you can set associations, so maybe you are referring to the design change which MS has enforced from Win 8 on where one can't set associations within programs, and programmers still mostly haven't caught up with that.

However, if you're referring to the http/https hypertext URL issue, that (assuming it hasn't yet been fixed) is a bug/oversight.

Maybe all will be well after the bugfixing Redmond release.. well, they are supposed to be fixing a lot of things in that..!

 

It's the associations in PC Settings I can't change. I can change the detailed associations the old way in Control Panel and then PC Settings will show the right program if the majority of associations have been made. Someone above mentioned this is a bug when using a local account so I'll just wait and see if it is fixed.

 

OK, do report it via feedback.. e.g. Window key + ?

 

I tried a bunch of different things including a reg update option and also the local vs MS Account stuff but this was the only one that worked. Thanks.

 

Redstone released with absolutely same problem. Well done Microsoft!

 

MS plans to remove old control panel completely, once it does, we will not be able to set default apps. *cry

 

So that's when I buy Apple, I guess.

 

Oh dear. Will MS ever learn?

 

I would not be worry just yet. Half of the settings are still not converted to the new format, so it will be a few more years.
Maybe they will fix the issues. But trusting MS?! They removed desktop, restored desktop, removed Start, restored Start.

 

I've run into the same problem. However, mine has an added wrinkle. I took the advice from those who were "cured" and went to the alternate route of "Choose Defaults for This Program." Unfortunately, CHROME didn't show up in the list. Firefox was there but no chrome. I've attached pix as supporting doc. This stuff makes me absolutely crazy. Not to mention the Microsoft Edge processes that absolutely take over this machine and I don't even use the program - incredible.

Anyone have any ideas on the Where's my Chrome for defaulting as an app?

 

Hi, this has been answered in the forum. Try #5 here:
Solved Can't make Chrome default browser, only msEdge - Windows 10 Forums