Windows 10: How to reset file types back to default?

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  1. DOOMINATOR1990
    Doominator1990 Win User

    How to reset file types back to default?


    Hi, im curious on how to reset all file types back to default in windows 10?

    :)
     
    Doominator1990, May 4, 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, May 4, 2021
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  3. WASEEMULLA S
    Waseemulla S Win User
    reset system folder (windows) permission back to default / original state

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    I would suggest you to try the following steps:

    • Click "Search" and type File explorer options,Select it from the options
    • Click on Restore defaults.
    • Click Apply and OK.

    Thanks,
     
    Waseemulla S, May 4, 2021
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    How to reset file types back to default?

    Bree, May 4, 2021
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