Windows 10: Unable to remove Program Associations

Discus and support Unable to remove Program Associations in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; After not being able to open links from Steam or Skype using Chrome, I tried to remove the program associations for Chrome. However, it appears that... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Archaic, Aug 1, 2015.

  1. ARCHAIC
    Archaic Win User

    Unable to remove Program Associations


    After not being able to open links from Steam or Skype using Chrome, I tried to remove the program associations for Chrome.

    However, it appears that I cannot unselect boxes currently selected.


    Unable to remove Program Associations [​IMG]


    This bug also persists to other programs. For example, if I try to remove the associations for Microsoft Edge, I cannot do so.


    Unable to remove Program Associations [​IMG]


    :)
     
    Archaic, Aug 1, 2015
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  2. ENESA K
    Enesa K Win User

    unable to uninstall a program associated with an online video game

    I'm unable to uninstall a program associated with an online video game that is no longer on the computer. I've attempted to remove via control panel "programs and features" both normally and in safe mode without any success. I'm alarmed since it is listed as
    one of my top four most used programs and the game has removed from the computer for 1 year. Please help!
     
    Enesa K, Aug 1, 2015
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  3. JOHANN EVA
    Johann Eva Win User
    Removing associated programs with file types

    Hi Andrew,

    Windows has an option to reset your default apps in a basic state. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows + S to open Search Box.
    • Type Default Programs, then click it.
    • On the left pane, click Default apps.
    • Click Reset under Rest to the Microsoft recommended defaults.


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    Let us know if this works for you.
     
    Johann Eva, Aug 1, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Unable to remove Program Associations

    Brink, Aug 1, 2015
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  5. ARCHAIC
    Archaic Win User
    Thanks for the help, but this didn't work.

    The main problem is that I want to use Chrome - I've been trying to reset the associations somehow.
     
    Archaic, Aug 2, 2015
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Aug 3, 2015
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  7. ARCHAIC
    Archaic Win User
    I'm afraid that this didn't work, as Chrome is already my default browser.

    The main issue I've been having is that opening links in Steam crashes the client, and opening links in Skype simply doesn't work.
     
    Archaic, Aug 3, 2015
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  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Unable to remove Program Associations

    I'm afraid that I'm unable to with those two apps. *Sad
     
    Brink, Aug 4, 2015
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  9. ARCHAIC
    Archaic Win User
    I've managed to fix the problem after a few more restarts of my computer.

    I'm not sure if it's fixed because of your suggestions, however, but thanks for the help. *Smile
     
    Archaic, Apr 5, 2018
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