Windows 10: undoing the choice of how to open files

Discus and support undoing the choice of how to open files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I downloaded and have previously downloaded sewing files with the extension .exp for my bernina sewing machine. Last night when I was opening zipped... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by LoriCasey, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. LORICASEY
    LoriCasey Win User

    undoing the choice of how to open files


    I downloaded and have previously downloaded sewing files with the extension .exp for my bernina sewing machine. Last night when I was opening zipped files a box opened up asking how to "open the files." I went to the Microsoft store to see what was available but ended up choosing "media player" as you can tell, I am not computer literate.... all of a sudden all my files in downloads and in my documents files all changed to say open with Media player. I don't know why I thought I had to open them when I have a purchased software program I send them too that allows me to edit. My question is how do I undo choosing media player to open my downloaded files and have I ruined them??? Thank you for your help

    :)
     
    LoriCasey, Feb 25, 2020
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  2. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Feb 25, 2020
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  3. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User
    Undo option in File Explorer

    Hi Helena,

    We appreciate your time and effort for getting back to us.

    Try the following steps and check if it helps:


    • Press Windows + E keys from the Keyboard to open the
      File Explorer.

    • Click on the drop down of Customize Quick Access Toolbar beside
      File Explorer.

    • Click on Undo.
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Feb 25, 2020
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  4. KEVIN_KK
    Kevin_KK Win User

    undoing the choice of how to open files

    How to undo "always open with" option in Windows 10 (1803 build)

    I accidentally click "always open with" a particular application on a BibTeX file and now the icons of all such files change to the icon of that app and I cannot find a way to undo the operation. In fact, I want Windows to always ask me how to open
    a BibTeX file     instead of sticking to a specific program. Thanks for any suggestions!

    Here I found some related posts but none of them seem to solve my problem:

    Here are what I've tried, but none of them works:

    • Execute "assoc .bib= && assoc .bibtex=" in cmd.exe as Administrator.
      Nothing happens.
    • In Settings under "choose default apps by file type", remove the default app at ".bib" entry.
      However, there's no such entry.
     
    Kevin_KK, Feb 25, 2020
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