Windows 10: Choosing Default Apps

Discus and support Choosing Default Apps in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have about 20 or so apps on my computer but only 3 or 4 of them are presented as choices when I try to set one as default. The default I want is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by KCSUMMERKC, Feb 26, 2019.

  1. KCSUMMERKC
    KCSUMMERKC Win User

    Choosing Default Apps


    I have about 20 or so apps on my computer but only 3 or 4 of them are presented as choices when I try to set one as default. The default I want is installed but it doesn't show up in the SET DEFAULT APPS process. VERY FRUSTRATING.

    :)
     
    KCSUMMERKC, Feb 26, 2019
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  2. ARGEL OBM
    Argel Obm Win User

    Choosing Default Apps & Insider Programme

    To resolve your concern, kindly choose the default apps by file type. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Click the Windows logo (Start button).
    • Click the gear icon (Settings).
    • Choose System.
    • Select Default apps.
    • Click Choose default apps by file type.
    • Check all of the video file type, and then check if you can change the default app to your preferred application.
    After performing the steps, kindly share with us the result
     
    Argel Obm, Feb 26, 2019
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  3. KORMATH
    kormath Win User
    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done Choosing Default Apps :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Feb 26, 2019
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  4. JIMWYNNE
    JimWynne Win User

    Choosing Default Apps

    Choose Default Program not working

    You seem to be missing a step. After right-clicking on the file and choosing Open With, go to the bottom of the dialog box and select
    Choose another app, even if the current app is the one you want to be the default. In the ensuing list, choose the one you want, and check
    Always use this app to open *** files, where *** is the file type. Click OK and the default value will be saved.

    Choosing Default Apps 6810b81e-9db2-4aa7-a26d-6ed04d449ecc.png
     
    JimWynne, Feb 26, 2019
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