Windows 10: Unable to change default app for any archive type or any other type which is not recognized...

Hello,

I am not able to change default app for any archive types like zip, 7Zip in windows 10 after update.

Default app for opening even a c++ header file cannot be change to notepad or wordpad.

It does not work for .cs files too.


I have tried right clicking on file then going to properties and then selecting the app by using open with option.

After app selection and clicking on OK, it does not show the selected app icon, but goes back to pick an app option like shown in an image below.




I am forced to select an app every time i try to open it.



I ran dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

It did not solve the problem.


Please help.

Thank you.

:)

 

Unable to change Default Apps by File Type


In my installation show up and run without permission, it just shows up in the all add-ons section.
It may work for you but it obviously doesn't work for me.
See screenshots below:







　

 

Unable to change Default Apps by File Type


I'm trying to stop PDF files from opening in IE11, I want them to open in Adobe reader. When I go through the settings menu and get to the screen "Choose Default Apps by File Type" I cannot scroll down that page it stays locked on the top section. A screenshot is attached. Any idea of how I can get down to the PDF file type to change the default?

 

Unable to change Default Apps by File Type


K, I think I figured it out...

... in Internet Options/Advanced/Security, uncheck 'Enable Enhanced Protected Mode', click Apply and OK, restart PC.

...Or

Disable the Plug-in, open the link, checkmark 'Do not show me the warning for this programs again' and click 'Allow'





Should open in Adobe Reader immediately: