Windows 10: How do I erase a default file app?

Discus and support How do I erase a default file app? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I made a huge mistake while opening a .jar file and set it as Internet Explorer, so I set it as another file thinking that would work. It didn't, so I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Lilac Fields, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. LILAC FIELDS
    Lilac Fields Win User

    How do I erase a default file app?


    I made a huge mistake while opening a .jar file and set it as Internet Explorer, so I set it as another file thinking that would work. It didn't, so I reset it to Microsoft Reccomendations and it went back to Internet Explorer. Is there a way I can completely erase a default app for a file?

    :)
     
    Lilac Fields, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. BREE
    Bree Win User

    How to change default app for file type

    'Open With > Choose another app' has three step, in the first it only offers apps registered for that file type. If you click 'More apps' it lists all registered apps regardless of suitability. Both these steps have the tick-box for 'Always use...' in my 18363.752. The third step, if needed, is 'Look for another app on this PC'. The 'Always use...' must be ticked before taking this step if you want the change to stick. However, WMP appears at the second step.


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    For a quick look at a JPG almost anything (including WMP) is more practical than Photos which on my system takes more than ten seconds just to open a photo. The OP is probably not aware that the Windows Photo Viewer is still available in W10, but hidden away. That's my default viewer for JPG.


    Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

    And, once enabled, is available in Settings > Apps > Default apps.


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    Bree, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    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, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    How do I erase a default file app?

    How to change default app for file type

    @Bree - yes, I'm quite aware of this thanks, but as you will see it's missing. I recall reading that clicking the dialogue at a certain point in blank space made it appear, and trying that once successfully, but doesn't seem to help now. Plenty of other similar reports of this option being missing.


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    'Fix' described here: (essentially unassociate the extension)
    Windows 10 "Always use this app" checkbox missing - Super User
     
    dalchina, Mar 25, 2021
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