Windows 10: How do you want to open this file

Discus and support How do you want to open this file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; when i try to open .cfg file it asks me every time "How do you want to open this file", i set notepad and it don't save this app as the application in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sorykkk, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. SORYKKK
    Sorykkk Win User

    How do you want to open this file


    when i try to open .cfg file it asks me every time "How do you want to open this file", i set notepad and it don't save this app as the application in which it must to open. And whey i again try to open this .cfg file windows again asks me "How do you want to open this file". I tried to set notepad as application to .cfg file in default app in windows settings(settings>default apps>choose default apps by file type) but I DONT FIND .CFG FILE THERE. How i can resolve it??

    :)
     
    Sorykkk, Oct 28, 2018
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  2. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Oct 28, 2018
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  3. JAYDEEE
    jaydeee Win User
    PowerPoint file crashes PowerPoint upon opening

    since this happens in some of the computers only, suggest that you open the file on working computer and copy everything and paste to a new powerpoint file.
    most of the time it works to me. *Smile How do you want to open this file :)
     
    jaydeee, Oct 28, 2018
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  4. NATHANIEL MON
    Nathaniel Mon Win User

    How do you want to open this file

    Notepad automatically opening when ABA file downloaded

    Hi Fiona,

    We suggest that you follow these steps to uncheck the Always open this type of file:

    • Right click on an ABA file.
    • Hover your mouse cursor on Open with and select Choose another app.
    • Uncheck the Always open this type of file and click on
      OK      .
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Nathaniel Mon, Oct 28, 2018
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