Windows 10: Changing the default application to open log files in Win 10 20H2 Gold image using the registry

Discus and support Changing the default application to open log files in Win 10 20H2 Gold image using the registry in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I am trying to use a script to change the default application that opens log files from "Notepad" to "CMTrace". I noticed that i am not allowed to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Adrian_Buzatu, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. Changing the default application to open log files in Win 10 20H2 Gold image using the registry


    I am trying to use a script to change the default application that opens log files from "Notepad" to "CMTrace".

    I noticed that i am not allowed to modify the key called "Progld" in "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.log\UserChoice" through registry edit commands. Trying to do so manually ends in an "ERROR: Access is denied." message.


    Is there any way to do this without applying a permission hack but still through the registry? Or is the requirement to do it through GPO the only method going forward?

    :)
     
    Adrian_Buzatu, Nov 11, 2020
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  2. Change the default application for files to open with

    Hello Christy,

    We understand that you would like to change the default application for files to open with. We will certainly help you.

    Kindly follow the steps from the link below to know how to change default apps in Windows 10:

    Change default programs in Windows 10

    Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Nov 11, 2020
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  3. Can't change default program to open files.

    Hi,

    I'm trying to change the default program for .dwg files from Autocad to Draftsight.

    I already tried:

    • right click > open with > choose another app > always use this app. The file opens in Draftsight without problems, but it still opens with Autocad the next time you double click a dwg file.
    • settings > apps > default apps > choose default apps by file type. This also does not change the default method to Draftsight.

    When I type assoc .dwg in command prompt, it shows ".dwg=DraftSight.Drawing"

    I see some suggestions to try using the old interface through control panel, but it seems like control panel routes to the new interface.

    I also tried changing the association for .txt files from notepad to notepad++ and it doesn't work either.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks.
     
    petersteele, Nov 11, 2020
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  4. Jerry8A Win User

    Changing the default application to open log files in Win 10 20H2 Gold image using the registry

    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive

    Hello -
    Thanks for the return. Before I undertake changing the Registry, I have a question.
    The steps in my Registry, for my version of Windows 10, were a bit different, but I think I eventually got to the right spot.
    The last step is to change the number of places you want to list in Recent Places. In my case, the default Max Display listed 50 as the number. So, if I were to change that number, how do I know the Save As page will be one of those places? Or, a similar question, will this registry change delete the tab Recent from my Save As page? This is what I would like to happen.
    When I received my computer in Nov. 2016, the Recent tab was not listed in the Save As page. Something caused it to be added over time. Which brings me to this second question. Would there be any benefit in deleting the changed registry listing and reverting back to the default listing? See attachment.
    Jerry
     
    Jerry8A, Nov 11, 2020
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