Windows 10: How do I change the default programs... theyr'e not on the list.

Discus and support How do I change the default programs... theyr'e not on the list. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi there everyone, I'm a new user to windows former Mac user since OS 9 classic. But I am finding my way around. One thing I am stuck with is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Newbie0176, Dec 30, 2019.

  1. How do I change the default programs... theyr'e not on the list.


    Hi there everyone,

    I'm a new user to windows former Mac user since OS 9 classic. But I am finding my way around.

    One thing I am stuck with is changing default programs. I have say Canon software on my computer that I use to open image files but Windows doesn't even notice it.

    I'm thinking this is because its in a folder full of other canon utilities? Even when I choose program by filetype?

    :)
     
    Newbie0176, Dec 30, 2019
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  2. How can I change the default video player to something that isnt in the list of suggested programs

    I want to change the default win10 video player to something that isnt in the list of suggested programs.
     
    JohnSmithQR, Dec 30, 2019
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  3. Changing Default program in Win 10 home

    Hi Alan,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

    • As you sure that this program is successfully installed on the PC?

    If the default protocol that you wish to change is not available in the Settings app, you can use Control Panel to change the default programs in Windows 10.

    Follow these steps:

    • Press the Windows key + X to get the menu.
    • Click the ‘Control Panel’ and then click on ‘Default Programs’.
    • Click on the option saying ‘Set Your Default Programs’.
    Control Panel will find the installed apps and programs and display the list. You will see the list of installed program in the left pane and the right pane will contain a description of program, along with options that let you set the program as default
    for files/protocols it can handle

    Select the program that you wish to set as default, and then click on ‘Set this Program as Default’. This will set the program as default for files and protocols it can handle.

    Hope this helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

    Regards,

    Srimadhwa B

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Srimadhwa_B, Dec 30, 2019
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  4. How do I change the default programs... theyr'e not on the list.

    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, Dec 30, 2019
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