Windows 10: Context Menu: How to Set My Own Edit App for Images and NOT PAINT.

Many years ago I configured the Windows 10 Edit context menu option for image files to launch Photoshop.Some months ago, Windows decided that the Edit option should launch Paint, and set it that way.I can change it back by using a context menu utility.Within minutes, Windows changes it back to Paint.I don't WANT Paint. Whatever Microsoft may think, Paint is not as useful as Photoshop.How can Windows be prevented from forcing the Edit option back to Paint?

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Change Edit photo to UWP app in context menu

Hi!

I'm having a problem with which program/app is associated with editing photos in Windows 10 20H2. Tried a bunch of different solutions offered on this and other forums, but none of them worked.

To describe my problem more clearly here is a screenshot of the context menu (I'm sorry it's in Swedish, but I'll translate the important parts).





As you can see, when I right-click on an image (.jpg in this case) I have the choice to Edit (Redigera) and Edit with Paint 3D (Redigera med Paint 3D).

Now, I uninstalled Paint 3D, rebooted and it still shows. It's a minor problem though as I am more interested in the single "Edit" context which I would like to replace with the Snip & Sketch UWP app because it is the fastest way to re-crop an image and keeping the same file name.

Tried the next thing which was editing the registry using this guide:
Change App for Edit Image Context Menu Command

It said go to "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\edit\command" and change the path to whichever program you want.

Opening regedit as admin (which you had to do to even see the key) I changed the standard string which was to Edit in Paint 3D to Edit in Snip & Sketch app:

"%systemroot%\system32\explorer.exe ms-screenclip:"

The only effect this had was to open the "which program do you want to launch" when clicking on Edit in the context menu. It's better than before but it would be nice if the app started directly when clicking Edit on the menu.

I realize Snip & Sketch is a UWP app and doesn't behave like a normal .exe or .dll but I'm sure it's not impossible to solve...?

 

Cannot edit images when saved in Fresh paint

Hi Kamila,

As per the information, I understand that when you save an image drawn in Fresh Paint, you are unable to edit the image once saved.

If the above is true, I suggest that you follow the steps below to save the image in a manner that will allow you to edit it.

• To save your painting right click on fresh paint and click on
  Save as. You will get an option to select the location.
• Select the location and save the painting.
• When you reopen fresh paint you will be on the painting you used before closing fresh paint. If you do not get the painting, you may click on image and go to the location and select the image to edit.

For added information on Fresh Paint refer to the FAQ below

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...aint-faq/552a7366-fbd2-4b19-a4b8-4021453a4835

Note: Also applies to 10

Hope this helps

Regards

 

Change Edit photo to UWP app in context menu

Hello, *Smile

The tutorial below can help show you how to remove the Edit with Paint 3D context menu.

Add or Remove Edit with Paint 3D context menu in Windows 10