Windows 10: Running Powershell for setting default programs

Discus and support Running Powershell for setting default programs in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In the past I have had to go around to each computer and set the default programs. Is there a way to create a batch file to set default programs... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Daniel13djb, Feb 28, 2016.

  1. DANIEL13DJB
    Daniel13djb Win User

    Running Powershell for setting default programs


    In the past I have had to go around to each computer and set the default programs. Is there a way to create a batch file to set default programs silently for each user that signs on? Like we would like to have Adobe Reader DC, Internet Explorer, and VLC player be the default programs.

    :)
     
    Daniel13djb, Feb 28, 2016
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Photo app in updated Windows 10

    Hi Kenneth, you can make Infranview the default with one setting . . .

    Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu

    Go to Apps - Default Apps

    Scroll down and click 'Set Defaults by App'

    In the list of apps click on InfranView

    On the right click 'Set this Program as Default'

    The text above the button should change to 'This program has all its defaults'

    That's it

    If you want to remove the Photos App altogether:

    Open Powershell as Administrator (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

    Run this command and hit Enter:

    Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage

    Close Powershell and restart your PC
     
    DaveM121, Feb 28, 2016
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  3. B. DONOHUE
    B. Donohue Win User
    Windows 10 default apps/programs not working at all

    Ran the PowerShell, still couldn't set defaults for roles, but then I reset Default Programs using the Reset button at the bottom of the list. After that I could set the defaults I wanted.
     
    B. Donohue, Feb 28, 2016
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    Running Powershell for setting default programs

    dalchina, Feb 29, 2016
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  5. DANIEL13DJB
    Daniel13djb Win User
    Thank you! Worked like a charm!
     
    Daniel13djb, Apr 5, 2018
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