Windows 10: How select non-Microsoft Store applications as the default apps?

Discus and support How select non-Microsoft Store applications as the default apps? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have included some hyperlinks to local PDF files in an Excel spreadsheet, and it is defaulting to opening in Adobe Acrobat, when I need to open the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AMRcowboy, May 5, 2021.

  1. AMRCOWBOY
    AMRcowboy Win User

    How select non-Microsoft Store applications as the default apps?


    I have included some hyperlinks to local PDF files in an Excel spreadsheet, and it is defaulting to opening in Adobe Acrobat, when I need to open the PDFs in Revu Bluebeam, which is already setup as the default PDF application on my PC. I assume that the issue is that Excel is using some other protocol than just opening a .pdf file, but when I try to change the default apps by file type or by protocol, it only allows Adobe Acrobat or selecting from the MS Store.How can applications be selected which are not MS Store apps? And the answer is definitely not to right-click on a fi

    :)
     
    AMRcowboy, May 5, 2021
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  2. FERDZ AMP
    Ferdz Amp Win User

    Unable to Log Into Microsoft Store App on PC, as well as Other Microsoft Applications? 0x800704cf

    Thank you for performing the steps and updating us.

    If an application is not functioning as it should, we recommend that you reset the application to permanently delete it's data and go back to it's default state. Kindly follow the steps below to reset the Microsoft Store app:

    • Select Start > Settings > Apps.
    • Select Apps & features from the left menu.
    • Scroll down to Microsoft Store and select it.
    • Select Advanced options > Reset.

    We are eager on getting this resolved for you; we will wait for your feedback.
     
    Ferdz Amp, May 5, 2021
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  3. ANIL MADISHETTY
    Anil Madishetty Win User
    Non-Store Default Apps for a file protocol in windows 10

    Hi Ajo,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps.

    1) Right click on the file and select choose another app to open. It will display the list of apps to open.

    2) If the app is not listed then select more apps and check if you can find it.

    Let us know the status of the issue.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, May 5, 2021
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  4. SUBHASH BOIPAI
    Subhash Boipai Win User

    How select non-Microsoft Store applications as the default apps?

    microsoft app store

    How to run apps that are downloaded from Microsoft app store on multiple PCs without downloading multiple times.
     
    Subhash Boipai, May 5, 2021
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