Windows 10: How to set a default app to prompt for a choice?

I would like to set the default for a file type to prompt me to choose which app I want to use. I have two apps that use the same file type and want the ability to choose between them on the fly. How do I do this? I also have a problem that the file type .ris does not show up in the App list in "Choose default apps by file type" I have tried going to the file manager and right clicking on the relevant file, but there is no option that allows me to set things up to prompt me for my choice.

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Problem with Outlook 2016 not remembering default PDF app choice

Thanks for the suggestion. I wonder though if the issue actually has anything to do with the Adobe Reader? When I first observed the problem Edge was showing as the default PDF reader in Outlook's drop down list. It was possible to select Adobe Reader from the list, but even though we put a check in the box for Outlook to remember the choice it didn't. After setting the Adobe Reader as the default in Control Panel/Default Programs/ the icon on PDF files changed to the Adobe Reader icon and it replaced Edge as the first app in Outlook's drop down list, however Outlook continues to ask and doesn't save the choice.

One thing I wanted to try was repairing Microsoft Office, but strangely there is no entry in Programs and Features. I wonder if there's a way to run the repair from the command line?

 

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.

 

Windows 10 Photo app not showing as choice for Photo viewer default app, so unable to set it as default.

Hi Toby,

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows logo key + X key.
  
• 
  Click on Control Panel.
  
• 
  Under View by, select
  large icons.
  
• 
  Click on Default programs.
  
• 
  Click on Set your programs as a default
  option.
  
• 
  From the left panel, click on
  Photo app.
  
• 
  Click on set this program as a default.
  
• 
  Click OK button.
  

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.