Windows 10: The file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. please install...

So, I have this problem, where every time I open a program like .exe files as administrator, a message will pop up and shows "the file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. please install an app or, if one already installed, create an association in the default app setting page". I saw some recommendations, but they need to open cmd as administrator, while I can't open anything as an administrator. Can anyone help? thanks

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When clicking the files getting error that the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

Hello,

I understand that when you try to open the file, you are prompted that the files does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. We will certainly help you.

• What file are you trying to open?

This issue is caused if the file is not associated with any of the application or program to open it.

If those files are the pictures as I can see that you are trying to access the picture folder. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

• Right click on the file and select Open with.
• Select Photo App or Photo Gallery.
• Double click and check if you are able to open that file.

Keep us posted if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you.

 

the file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. please install an app

Hello

When I want to open an app, on my taskbar, I get an error message "the file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. please install an app".

It's pretty annoying, anyone got any idea what the issue might be?

~Benjamin

 

there is no email program associated to perform the requested action

I'm sure what you mean re User Accounts what is listed under Mail. There were no mail references. Same with Set defaults by app.