Windows 10: Outlook not recognizing default app for .jpg files.

Hello,


I have a coworker who has .jpg files emailed to him on a regular bases and whenever he has to open one up, he is prompted with the default app popup each time he goes to open a new .jpg.


It's set to default to windows photo reader and it will work everywhere else EXCEPT when using outlook.


Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you,


Brian


Moved from: Outlook / Windows 10 / Office 2016

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