Windows 10: Permanently selecting a default app

Discus and support Permanently selecting a default app in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Microsoft Office 2010 the Microsoft Office Picture Manager is set as the default app for opening graphic files, including PNG.Yet when I double-click... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Suzanne S. Barnhill, Feb 26, 2025.

  1. SUZANNE S. BARNHILL
    Suzanne S. Barnhill Win User

    Permanently selecting a default app


    Microsoft Office 2010 the Microsoft Office Picture Manager is set as the default app for opening graphic files, including PNG.Yet when I double-click on a .png attachment to an email, I invariably get this:I click on "Always," but it just doesn't "take." There is no problem with opening .jpg attachments; they open in MOPM without the dialog. What am I doing wrong?

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    Suzanne S. Barnhill, Feb 26, 2025
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  2. SHYTOT
    shytot Win User

    Can't Select Photoshop as a Default App

    Hi
    I've just downloaded Photoshop CC2018 and tried to make it the default photo viewer, but it does not appear in the list of apps that I can select from. Have also tried doing the same for opening .jpg files, but just the same, no Photoshop! I have rebooted the system a couple of times but it makes no difference.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    shytot, Feb 26, 2025
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  3. ANNU SINGH
    Annu Singh Win User
    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.
     
    Annu Singh, Feb 26, 2025
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  4. KORMATH
    kormath Win User

    Permanently selecting a default app

    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 Permanently selecting a default app :) 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, Feb 26, 2025
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