Windows 10: I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type

Discus and support I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am attempting to open an .RPY file using PyCharm Community Editor, but Windows 10 is only giving me the option to search the Windows Store for an app... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by IAmYourKing, Sep 9, 2021.

  1. I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type


    I am attempting to open an .RPY file using PyCharm Community Editor, but Windows 10 is only giving me the option to search the Windows Store for an app to open the file. The option to browse the computer for an app to use is not available. I have also tried going to Apps - Default apps - Choose default apps by file type in order to change the file association there, but the .RPY file type is not shown there. I have also tried going to the file and clicking properties in order to choose an app through there, but the same problem occurs where it only allows me to look for an app on the Windows S

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    IAmYourKing, Sep 9, 2021
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  2. binks Win User

    How to change default app to open certain file types.

    It's not as simple as it seems I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type :)
    Although it's easy as pie to change default apps by type file, but how to do it if I want to use app that's not on the default Window list?
    Like in this example,

    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type [​IMG]

    File is opened by IE but I have installed in my system programme called Notepad++ and I want it to open .xml files whenever i double click on them. But Notepad++ is not on the Windows list

    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type [​IMG]

    So how to set this up to open .xml files with Notepad++?
     
    binks, Sep 9, 2021
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  3. dalchina Win User
    How to change default app for file type

    @Bree - yes, I'm quite aware of this thanks, but as you will see it's missing. I recall reading that clicking the dialogue at a certain point in blank space made it appear, and trying that once successfully, but doesn't seem to help now. Plenty of other similar reports of this option being missing.


    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type [​IMG]


    'Fix' described here: (essentially unassociate the extension)
    Windows 10 "Always use this app" checkbox missing - Super User
     
    dalchina, Sep 9, 2021
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  4. Bree Win User

    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type

    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.


    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type [​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.


    I am unable to use the app I have installed to open a certain file type [​IMG]
     
    Bree, Sep 9, 2021
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