Windows 10: Can't set Notepad as default app for .nfo files. Says "Application Not Found"

Discus and support Can't set Notepad as default app for .nfo files. Says "Application Not Found" in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've tried going into the settings and default apps, and selecting Notepad. When I click it, it does exactly nothing. I've also tried to write the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jinx.1, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Jinx.1 Win User

    Can't set Notepad as default app for .nfo files. Says "Application Not Found"


    I've tried going into the settings and default apps, and selecting Notepad. When I click it, it does exactly nothing.


    I've also tried to write the Assoc/ftype command in administrator mode: ftype MSInfoFile="%SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1" which also didn't help.


    I've also tried to right click a .NFO file and selected always open with, which also didn't help.


    I checked the registry database in administrative mode to see if the path was correct under: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Notepad.exe\shell\open\command, which is was. Not that I was allowed to edit the default path if it hadn't been.


    I don't know what else to do. It's completely unacceptable that I can't change the default program to notepad, which actually reads the .nfo files I have correctly. They're essentially just notepad documents with a different file format. Coming from windows 7 less than a week ago, I find this utter lack of control completely unacceptable. Anyone have a solution for me? I'm running Windows 10 Home.

    :)
     
    Jinx.1, Nov 5, 2018
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  2. Gowrish_S Win User

    Setting my Default Apps wont work for some apps.

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Please try these steps and let us know-

    1. Right click on the folder you want to open withy Notepad++.
    2. Click on Open with and select the option Choose another apps.
    3. Select the application you want it to open with and select the checkbox which says “Always choose this application to open this file”.

    You can also manually
    Change default programs in Windows 10
    by using the Settings menu.

    Hope this helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.

    Regards,

    Gowrish S

    Microsoft Community –Moderator
     
    Gowrish_S, Nov 5, 2018
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  3. 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, Nov 5, 2018
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  4. Mithin_EJ Win User

    Can't set Notepad as default app for .nfo files. Says "Application Not Found"

    Unable to alter default apps for opening files to specific applications

    Hi Keegan Sanchez,

    Thank you for posting your question in Microsoft Community.

    I would like you to try the following steps:

    · On the start menu, select settings.

    · Select Apps and then select Default apps.

    · To choose a default apps for each file type (for example, .mp3 files), scroll down to the file type and click on the app which is currently set as default.

    · You will see the list of all the applications which can be associated with that file type. You may chose the application from that list.

    Try with the above steps, and let us know, if you can alter default apps opening files, we look forward for your reply.

    You can also refer this link:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028161/windows-10-change-default-programs


    Hope it helps,

    Mithin EJ

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Mithin_EJ, Nov 5, 2018
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