Windows 10: Unable to Change Default Program for File Type

Hi, I'm having trouble changing the default program associated with a specific file type on my Windows 10 computer. Whenever I try to change it via the "Open with" option or through the Control Panel, the changes don't take effect. The file type remains associated with the incorrect program. Can someone please provide steps to successfully change the default program for this file type?

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Unable to change default program

Hi, what happens, for example with zip and 7-zip when you rt click a zip file, Open With, More apps, click the box at the bottom 'Always use...' and select 7-zip?

I'm on 1709, and an update some time back means the Control Panel Default Programs => Settings, where, like you, I don't see 7-zip listed.

My current handler is WinRAR.

If I use Open With, I can effect a change to 7-zip:




Not checked what happens after a restart.

Also, by re-installing 7-zip (I chose as admin) I found it listed in Settings, Default Apps, File types for zip.

 

Change the default program for a specific file? (not all files of type)

Hi JBW-CPC,

I am Mario and I am a independent advisor, and I would like to help you.

Yes, you can change the default program for a specific file type in Windows 10. Here are the steps:

1- Right-click on the PDF file that you want to open with a different program.

2- Select "Properties" from the context menu.

3- In the Properties window, click the "Change" button next to "Opens with."

4- Select the program you want to use from the list or click "More apps" to see additional options.

5- If the program you want to use isn't listed, click "Look for another app on this PC" and browse to the program's executable file.

6- Check the box next to "Always use this app to open .pdf files" to make the change permanent.

After following these steps, the selected PDF file will open with the program you specified, while other PDF files will continue to open with the default program you previously set.

Hope this can help you solving the issue.

Is there anything else I can help you with?

Best regards,

Mário

 

How to change default app for file type

'Open With > Choose another app' has three step, in the first it only offers apps registered for that file type. If you click 'More apps' it lists all registered apps regardless of suitability. Both these steps have the tick-box for 'Always use...' in my 18363.752. The third step, if needed, is 'Look for another app on this PC'. The 'Always use...' must be ticked before taking this step if you want the change to stick. However, WMP appears at the second step.

For a quick look at a JPG almost anything (including WMP) is more practical than Photos which on my system takes more than ten seconds just to open a photo. The OP is probably not aware that the Windows Photo Viewer is still available in W10, but hidden away. That's my default viewer for JPG.


Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

And, once enabled, is available in Settings > Apps > Default apps.