Windows 10: No way to change default link type in Windows 11, need help

As you can see below, I can't change the default link type for MAGNET. There is no option to manually pick a program to handle this link type. I can either pick whatever that is on the list, or pick one app in Microsoft store. The program I use doesn't exist in Microsoft store.So, the question is, is there any manual way to change link type handler in Windows 11? I remember win 10 allow you to do that. Thanks.

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No way to change default link type in Windows 11, need help

As you can see below, I can't change the default link type for MAGNET. There is no option to manually pick a program to handle this link type. I can either pick whatever that is on the list, or pick one app in Microsoft store. The program I use doesn't exist in Microsoft store.

So, the question is, is there any manual way to change link type handler in Windows 11? I remember win 10 allow you to do that. Thanks.

 

No way to change default link type in Windows 11, need help

Hi Derek,

I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.

The best way to change the MAGNET link association it opening the application you want to set and in the application, settings set it to be the default application open MAGNET links. All applications that open MAGNET links have this option. If you need help finding it tell me the application and I show you where to find the setting.

 

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.

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.