Windows 10: I cannot set my default apps for pictures

I have read numerous posts and questions about default apps, but I still cannot set my default picture viewer/editor on my machine. I have tries setting it in Settings where I can set my Default apps and I choose Corel PhotoPaint-no luck. The box with the plus doesn't accept it. So I scroll down and I have tried setting it using the Choose default apps by file type. When I chjoose .JPG or .JPEG, I choose Corel PhotoPaint and it still stays blank. When I try to Set defaults by app, Corel PhotoPaint doesn't even show up as an option. It is getting extremely annoying as I do not want to use Paint or Paint 3D. I do a lot of photo editing and I can't even choose a basic program to do it with. Strange thing is I used to be able to do this, until IT did the Windows upgrade on my machine last week. Why on earth would you take that ability away? Can anyone offer any help?? Pretty Please!!!!

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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.

 

Cannot set "Calendar" as default app

Hi J.C.Coelho,



Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 Technical Preview is much appreciated.



I would suggest you to try the below steps and check whether you are able to make the Calendar as default.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on System.
• Select Default apps from the left pane.
• Click on Choose default app by protocol at the bottom.
• Select the Calendar and choose an app.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild


Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

Might be helpful to list what i've done I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.