Windows 10: Is it just me? being forced to use the default apps and antivirus

Discus and support Is it just me? being forced to use the default apps and antivirus in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Windows 10 home x86 upgrade from Win 7 1806 Switched it off yesterday and today my windows apps have gone missing, my AVG firewall is not operating... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Paul_Paros, Nov 26, 2018.

  1. Is it just me? being forced to use the default apps and antivirus


    Windows 10 home x86 upgrade from Win 7

    1806

    Switched it off yesterday and today my windows apps have gone missing, my AVG firewall is not operating and the store will not allow me to re-install missing apps, they download and then look like they roll back and fail.


    As before I removed my Antivirus, after scanning my system for possible problems, thankfully clean.

    Removed my alternative default software.

    Set about re-registering my apps via the admin powershell

    Checking the services and uac

    A quick reboot and all was ok, after re-installing the store again and turning off windows firewall defender, in favor of avg.


    The default programs were back in place and everything looks and works fine.............


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    But as soon as these are changed! the problems start cropping up again, starting to feel as though this is a conspiracy would love to hear peoples thoughts on this, or a possible solution.

    :)
     
    Paul_Paros, Nov 26, 2018
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  2. kormath Win User

    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 Is it just me? being forced to use the default apps and antivirus :) 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.
     
    kormath, Nov 26, 2018
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 26, 2018
    #3
  4. Is it just me? being forced to use the default apps and antivirus

    Default apps are not working in Windows 10

    Hi,

    As you are facing issues with accessing the default apps on your computer, let us try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
    troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the default apps for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 26, 2018
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