Windows 10: paint 3D turned into Microsoft WinRT Storage API and i cant open images by open with option

hi, i notice today when i tried to open image with paint 3D by open with option i got an error and i see that the name changed to Microsoft WinRT Storage API i don't know what it is and i don't care i just want it fixedcan someone please tell me what to do to remove this problem?i dont have computer skills, a simple explanation would be appreciatedthanks.i tried reinstalling it and even PowerShell codes from here but nothing works

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Open with - Microsoft WinRT Storage API

Just noting that unfortunately the steps listed here do not work in all cases - it hasn't worked on either my desktop or laptop PCs.

• On my desktop the "Microsoft WinRT Storage API" open with option was somehow linked with ClipChamp - I did try uninstalling and reinstalling that in a similar way (as well as the paint and photo apps) but no luck.
  
• On my laptop the "Microsoft WinRT Storage API" open with option isn't linked with any other app.
  

I've since tried completely removing the OpenWithList registry entries for ".jpg" and even that had no effect, even though it recreated a blank registry entry. So I don't know where the menu items are coming from!

 

Open with - Microsoft WinRT Storage API

Hi Mark,

//But I don't know if doing this is a bad idea?//

Glad you located the problematic ProgID. You can safely remove the value "AppXvsqkg1th80rv6s2rkh5m1hjp3hxryydd" from the OpenWithProgIDs key.

//But maybe there is a better way of doing this!//

You can try this command from PowerShell admin:

• get-appxpackage *clipchamp* -allusers | remove-appxpackage
  

And use DARF.vbs (optionally) to see if there are remnant entries related to Clipchamp.

Edit:

Fix: “Microsoft WinRT Storage API” Appears in Open With Menu

 

Open with - Microsoft WinRT Storage API

Hi Mike,

Thanks.

Can you confirm you tried the following steps before running the DISM command?

• Right-click on a JPG file and choose Properties.
  
• Click "Change"
  
• Select "Microsoft WinRT Storage API" from the list.
  

If so, the association didn't take effect. We'll have to try a different approach.