Windows 10: Changing Default program in Win 10 home

Discus and support Changing Default program in Win 10 home in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When going into setting/apps & features/set default by app; I don't see the installed app that I prefer to use; specifically I want to use AVS4YOU... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by alanbessey, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:12 PM.

  1. ALANBESSEY
    alanbessey Win User

    Changing Default program in Win 10 home


    When going into setting/apps & features/set default by app; I don't see the installed app that I prefer to use; specifically I want to use AVS4YOU media player to auto-play mp4 files and the like. I cant locate it under programs/default to choose it. I am likely missing something here.


    When I right click on mp4 file/send to my installed program does not show up. Other apps like VLC media player do show up.

    Help the confused one please!!!

    :)
     
    alanbessey, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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  2. ARVIND RAM
    Arvind Ram Win User

    Change How Folders Open By Default (My laptop keeps using CMD)

    Hi,

    Sorry for the delayed response. I suggest you to set File Explorer as the Default program and check if that helps. To do this, refer the steps given below.

    • Open Control Panel.
    • Search for Default Programs.
    • Go to Default Programs.
    • Look for File Explorer towards the left pane and select it.
    • Set this as default program and apply changes.
    • Check if the issue persists.

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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  3. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User
    how do I change the default program for extracting files

    Hi,

    You can change the default program that's extracting the files by either changing it from the settings or right-clicking on the zipped file and choose which program will open it. We'd like to know which program are you using yo extract the files.

    In the meantime, follow the steps below to change the default program:

    • Right-click on the file you want to extract.
    • Choose Open with and select which program you want to use.
    • In other cases, a new menu will appear when choosing Open with. You can choose "Choose Default Program" from there.

    Change the default programs from the Settings.

    • Go to Settings. Choose Apps then
      Default apps.
    • Select the app or program you want to use as default from the list.

    We'll wait for your response.
     
    Anne Ros, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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  4. LAWRENCE LIB
    Lawrence Lib Win User

    Changing Default program in Win 10 home

    Accidently changed default program for INDEX files Windows 10

    Hello,

    Microsoft has a reference where you may refer on regarding changing the default program in Window 10. We suggest that you check this

    link     out. This contains easy steps regarding your concern.

    Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
     
    Lawrence Lib, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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