Windows 10: Can't set Photoshop as default

I have Windows 10 Home version 1803 (OS Build 17134.407.


Until I got the update 1803 for Windows, Photoshop was always my default and it worked perfectly. Photoshop itself works just fine, but Windows will not allow it to be the default.


I have tried to set Photoshop CS5.1 as my default photo program by using 'always open with', 'set default programs', 'set by file type', and all the other methods I have researched on the web. However, Windows will still not accept it.


I can however, set any other Adobe program as the default for jpg, tif, png, etc., including Fireworks, Illustrator, Premier, and Photoshop Express. This seems very odd to me.


What changed in the latest update to create this problem? And more importantly how can it be fixed?


I can not uninstall the latest update to go back, as my back ups still have Windows version 1803.


I have uninstalled and reinstalled Photoshop which did not help.


Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

:)

 

making Photoshop default for JPEG

Since you've mentioned that your computer is running the version 1703 build 15063, here are the steps in order to use Photoshop as the default program for all photo formats, you may follow these steps:

• Click Start and select Settings.
• Click Apps.
• Select Default apps.
• Scroll down and click on Set defaults by app.
• Choose Photoshop from the left pane, under Set your default programs.
• Click on Choose defaults for this program.
• Select JPEG and JPG by putting a check mark on the box before them.
• Click Save.

Let us know if you need any other assistance.

 

making Photoshop default for JPEG

Hi Bob,

There are a few steps on how you can choose a default program in Windows 10. Choosing a program from
Choose default apps under Settings is one, but since you would like to use Photoshop as the default program for all photo formats, you may follow these steps:

• Click Start and select Settings.
• Click System.
• Select Default apps.
• Scroll down and click on Set defaults by app.
• Choose Photoshop from the left pane, under Set your default programs.
  
• Click on Choose defaults for this program.
• Select JPEG and JPG by putting a check mark on the box before them.
• Click Save.

Let us know if you need further help.

 

Can't Select Photoshop as a Default App


Hi
I've just downloaded Photoshop CC2018 and tried to make it the default photo viewer, but it does not appear in the list of apps that I can select from. Have also tried doing the same for opening .jpg files, but just the same, no Photoshop! I have rebooted the system a couple of times but it makes no difference.

Any suggestions?

Thanks