Windows 10: How to set the Files app as default file manager

Discus and support How to set the Files app as default file manager in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So, after the wait finally the Files app on Microsoft Store has come out of beta. But now I have a problem of not able to set it he default app... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Curse777, Mar 27, 2021.

  1. CURSE777
    Curse777 Win User

    How to set the Files app as default file manager


    So, after the wait finally the Files app on Microsoft Store has come out of beta. But now I have a problem of not able to set it he default app replacing the default file explorer.


    Now I don't have any problem with the windows explorer, I just prefer files app more.


    And in settings for default apps it isn't available either.

    :)
     
    Curse777, Mar 27, 2021
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  2. NILIMESHHALDER
    NilimeshHalder Win User

    Set default app for .file type file

    how to set default app for .file type file

    we can right click on it and open with but set default option is not available.

    Please suggest
     
    NilimeshHalder, Mar 27, 2021
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  3. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User
    Win10: set 'view' default in file explorer

    Hi Dennis,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    As I understand that you are trying to set file explorer as default. We will help you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps how to set file explorer as default and check if it helps.

    1. In the search box type as “settings”.

    2. Go to “system” and click on “default apps”.

    3.Then click on “set default apps by”.

    4. Select “File Explorer from the list” and click on “choose defaults for this program”.

    5. Then check the box “select all” and click on “save.

    6. Then click on “ok”.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 27, 2021
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    How to set the Files app as default file manager

    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.


    How to set the Files app as default file manager [​IMG]


    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.


    How to set the Files app as default file manager [​IMG]
     
    Bree, Mar 27, 2021
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