Windows 10: Can't set default app for .xml files

Discus and support Can't set default app for .xml files in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm using Windows 10, version 1803. I'm trying to set Notepad++ as my default editor for .xml files, without success. I tried: - Open with ...,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by R#V#, Oct 24, 2018.

  1. R#V#
    R#V# Win User

    Can't set default app for .xml files


    I'm using Windows 10, version 1803.

    I'm trying to set Notepad++ as my default editor for .xml files, without success.


    I tried:

    - Open with ..., "Choose another app" and then check the "Always use the app to open .xml file" checkbox. It opens just once in Notepad++, but defaults to IE11 after that.


    - Control panel, search for default programs, "Set your default programs", "Choose default apps by file type". After scrolling to .xml, I tried to change Office XML Handler to Notepad++, but it won't let me. Changing to the regular notepad isn't possible either.


    How do I proceed?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    R#V#, Oct 24, 2018
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  2. IANPATTERSON2
    IanPatterson2 Win User

    Windows 10 - how to open an XML file by default USING the correct M/S program (XLS, DOC or PPT)?

    This is not <quite> the answer, but solved an issue very similar. On a new W10 I needed to set the default app for .xml files to IE. All suggestions using settings did not allow me to specify IE. The only way I found to do this was to locate (any) .xml
    file then 'open with'. Then 'Choose another app'. Then scroll to the bottom of the list and select 'another app'. Finally IE appeared in the list and I could set IE as the default. Obviously this should apply to most other apps.
     
    IanPatterson2, Oct 24, 2018
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

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

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
    • In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
    • In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
    • Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 24, 2018
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  4. ADRIANNE BUC
    Adrianne Buc Win User

    Can't set default app for .xml files

    When downloading XML files, no "open" button is present, only "save as" or cancel

    Hi LetsFigureItOut,

    If you can't open an .xml file directly from Internet Explorer after downloading it, you can try changing the default app by file type from the settings. Here's how:

    • Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps.
    • Select Change default apps by file type.
    • Scroll down to .xml then change the default app to Internet Explorer.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Adrianne Buc, Oct 24, 2018
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