Windows 10: can't type in some apps

can't type in some default windows applications such as music groove, windows search, file explorer and even feedback, but i still can type for my password. I want to know what is the problem with my windows 11 even though I have the latest update for windows 11 and my drivers

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How to change default app for file type

'Open With > Choose another app' has three step, in the first it only offers apps registered for that file type. If you click 'More apps' it lists all registered apps regardless of suitability. Both these steps have the tick-box for 'Always use...' in my 18363.752. The third step, if needed, is 'Look for another app on this PC'. The 'Always use...' must be ticked before taking this step if you want the change to stick. However, WMP appears at the second step.

For a quick look at a JPG almost anything (including WMP) is more practical than Photos which on my system takes more than ten seconds just to open a photo. The OP is probably not aware that the Windows Photo Viewer is still available in W10, but hidden away. That's my default viewer for JPG.


Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

And, once enabled, is available in Settings > Apps > Default apps.

 

How to change default app for file type

@Bree - yes, I'm quite aware of this thanks, but as you will see it's missing. I recall reading that clicking the dialogue at a certain point in blank space made it appear, and trying that once successfully, but doesn't seem to help now. Plenty of other similar reports of this option being missing.





'Fix' described here: (essentially unassociate the extension)
Windows 10 "Always use this app" checkbox missing - Super User

 

Windows 10 Mail App can't type in body

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

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

Method 1: I suggest you to run App troubleshooter and check if it helps.

• Type ‘Troubleshooting’ in the search next to start.
• Click on ‘View All’ on left side and select ‘Windows store Apps’.
• Follow the onscreen instructions.

Method 2: I suggest you to follow below steps to run the power shell command for mail app issues.

• Open an Elevated Powershell prompt by pressing the Windows Key, typing Powershell, then pressing
  “Ctrl+Shift+Enter”.
• Paste the following command into Powershell and execute it:

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* | remove-appxpackage



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