Windows 10: Unable to set the default program for SVG files & can't locate .svg extension in default...

Hi, a couple days ago I was doing a reinstall of Windows 11 and a basic debloat using Windows Toolbox powershell command. I reinstalled Inkscape and wanted to set it as default for opening .svg formats, something I didn't have any problem with in the past. However this time I was unable to do so, "always" button doesn't show up.In Settings > Apps > Default Apps, .svg extension is nowhere to be seen. Only .svgz is for some reason. I don't know what can be a problem, maybe that's because I wiped all Edge from Windows, or I messed up something in the registry, otherwise help will be much ap

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Cannot change default app for .SVG file only

In Windows 11, I cannot change the default app for .SVG file BUT can change the default app for any other file type using any of: "right click file > Open With", or "Settings > Apps > Default Apps" or "File Properties using CHANGE button". BUT for .SVG file:
Open With only shows "Just Once" so there is no "Always" button likeis normally seen
File Properties does not have "CHANGE" button
Default Apps shows nothing meaning I type .svg in textbox at top, no default app shows (just blank area) so no way to change default

Again this only happens for SVG (.SVG) meaning I can easily change the default app for any other file extension.
For SVG, I can open with "Just Once" which is annoying and if just double click the .svg file, then it opens in Notepad (though notepad is NOT listed as the default app in Settings).

Above is running a local user account. It is a personal laptop and I am the only person using it.
If I sign in as the Admin account then I can change the default app for .SVG file by any method above, however, that does not let me change it in the local account.

 

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Cannot change default app for .SVG file only

Hello EdVanBlargan，



Welcome to the Microsoft Community！

I understand your difficulty with this problem

According to your description, you encountered a problem while trying to change the default program of SVG files and were unable to complete this operation, please point out if my understanding is wrong.

In order to help you better, I would like to ask you a message:

What is the default opener you want to open SVG files?

After your reply, I will give you further ways to change the default SVG file opening program, looking forward to your reply. If you have any questions or additions about this problem, please feel free to reply below.

Best Regarts ,

Morning | Microsoft Technical Support Community