Windows 10: Help choosing default app for files

Discus and support Help choosing default app for files in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I have a good amount of webp images in my computer and I like to use the default Photos app to visualize them. I downloaded something called... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/SorryRefrigerator, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. Help choosing default app for files


    Hi, I have a good amount of webp images in my computer and I like to use the default Photos app to visualize them. I downloaded something called 'codecs webp' or similar so I could see my images on the default photo visualizer and it worked fine.

    Today, when I was going to open an image, Windows didn't open the image automatically, instead asked me what app I wanted to use to open the file. Photos is not an option, just Chrome or Paint. If I click on 'another app' Photos is not an option. If I go to 'Look for an app on your PC' I don't know where the Photos app is, and the only option left is Microsoft Store. What should I do to use Photos to open webp images? It worked perfectly fine until this morning. In fact you can see the mini images on the file explorer.

    If I go to settings 'choose default app for file type' or something similar (my computer is not in English) the options are much more limited. I don't know if this is the right sub to ask this but any help would be very appreciated.

    I found Windows really anoying to be honest, I have had similar problems with the most simple options like using a different app to open PDF files, Windows keeps ignoring that I set another default app to open PDFs and it automatically uses Edge, and the search bar is a joke, when I type a file or an app that I know perfectly that is stored in my computer it says that he couldn't find it and sends me to Bing...

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    /u/SorryRefrigerator, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. 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, Nov 3, 2019
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  3. 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 Help choosing default app for files :) 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, Nov 3, 2019
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  4. Help choosing default app for files

    How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

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

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
    • In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
    • In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
    • Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 3, 2019
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