Windows 10: Setting a Default App . . .

Discus and support Setting a Default App . . . in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My computer, is a Dell laptop. Running, Windows 10 Pro. The browsers, I have installed are: 1. Internet Explorer 2. Google Chrome 3.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Jerry_Dwyer, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. Setting a Default App . . .


    My computer, is a Dell laptop. Running, Windows 10 Pro.

    The browsers, I have installed are:

    1. Internet Explorer

    2. Google Chrome

    3. Mozilla Firefox

    4. Comodo IceDragon

    Everything, I open. Movies email, etc. Uses, Internet Explorer.

    I don't even like, Internet Explorer. But, I do use it for, other things.

    I don't want to use, Google Chrome. As my, default browser.

    I talk to it. To spell, my words. Like, I'm doing, for this posting. "Great"

    I'd like, to use: Mozilla Firefox, or Comodo IceDragon.

    I know the routine. Of going to, settings, apps, default apps.

    I did, just that. I picked: Mozilla Firefox. And, I also tried: Comodo IceDragon.

    But, it doesn't, work? Isn't there something, I have to do, to save the change?

    There is, a reset button. But, when I click on that. I just get, Internet Explorer?

    Please explain, to me. How do I, save the change?

    Microsoft would prefer I use Internet Explorer. "No Thanks"

    But I don't, want to do that. So please, explain?

    Thanks for reading . . . Jerry

    :)
     
    Jerry_Dwyer, Aug 27, 2020
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  2. How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

    Hello,

    We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
    • In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
    • In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
    • Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Aug 27, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Aug 27, 2020
    #3
  4. kormath Win User

    Setting 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 Setting 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, Aug 27, 2020
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