Windows 10: I am unable to change my default program for .bat files

When I type .bat into set defaults for file types nothing comes up.I've always been able to do this in other versions of windows.I do have a .bat file on my hard drive.

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Unable to change default program

Hi, what happens, for example with zip and 7-zip when you rt click a zip file, Open With, More apps, click the box at the bottom 'Always use...' and select 7-zip?

I'm on 1709, and an update some time back means the Control Panel Default Programs => Settings, where, like you, I don't see 7-zip listed.

My current handler is WinRAR.

If I use Open With, I can effect a change to 7-zip:




Not checked what happens after a restart.

Also, by re-installing 7-zip (I chose as admin) I found it listed in Settings, Default Apps, File types for zip.

 

how do I change the default program for extracting files

Hi,

You can change the default program that's extracting the files by either changing it from the settings or right-clicking on the zipped file and choose which program will open it. We'd like to know which program are you using yo extract the files.

In the meantime, follow the steps below to change the default program:

• Right-click on the file you want to extract.
• Choose Open with and select which program you want to use.
• In other cases, a new menu will appear when choosing Open with. You can choose "Choose Default Program" from there.

Change the default programs from the Settings.

• Go to Settings. Choose Apps then
  Default apps.
• Select the app or program you want to use as default from the list.

We'll wait for your response.

 

Unable to change default program

This does not work:



However it can be added to open with menu:




RE: Set as default. You have to run 7-Zip File Manager. 7zFM.exe - run as administrator.

https://www.7-zip.org/faq.html

Then choose the desired extensions and decide to keep for current user or all users.




From my settings app: