Windows 10: How do you set the default app to something not from the windows store?

Discus and support How do you set the default app to something not from the windows store? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I would like to open Pdfs in a firefox. instead of Edge and I can't see an option it the 'default apps' list to choose something not from the store.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/live4lifelegit, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. /U/LIVE4LIFELEGIT
    /u/live4lifelegit Win User

    How do you set the default app to something not from the windows store?


    I would like to open Pdfs in a firefox. instead of Edge and I can't see an option it the 'default apps' list to choose something not from the store.



    How do I do this?

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    :)
     
    /u/live4lifelegit, Oct 29, 2019
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  2. 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 How do you set the default app to something not from the windows store? :) 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, Oct 29, 2019
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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, Oct 29, 2019
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  4. ANNU SINGH
    Annu Singh Win User

    How do you set the default app to something not from the windows store?

    Cannot set "Calendar" as default app

    Hi J.C.Coelho,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 Technical Preview is much appreciated.



    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check whether you are able to make the Calendar as default.

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on System.
    • Select Default apps from the left pane.
    • Click on Choose default app by protocol at the bottom.
    • Select the Calendar and choose an app.
    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Annu Singh, Oct 29, 2019
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