Windows 10: W10 constantly changing file associations on two different computers.

Hey all, for some reason, on Windows 10 Pro, I'm always getting file association/open with popups when I open the same files I must have associated dozens of times before.

Has anyone else had this problem? Like for instance, I open all of my JPG files with the classic photo viewer (like from W7,) and I have associated it dozens of times as I've said before, but it asks me again and again which program I want to open them with.

Looking forward to your responses,

Helgen.

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Change file association back to unknown program in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

1) Create a new file with any extension and save it on any location.

2) Next Open Control Panel (icons view), click/tap on the default programs icon.

3) Click/tap on the Associate a file type or protocol with a program
link.

4) Either double click/tap on the file extension or protocol, or click/tap on the file extension or protocol and click/tap on the
Change Program button of the one you want to change the "current default' program association of.

5) If the program you want to associate is not listed, then click/tap on the
More Options link if available.

6) Click/tap on a listed program that you want to associate.

7) If you associated a program, then you will see this below as "Set Associations" updates and reloads.

8) Once it is done go back to the file which you have created and delete the file.

9) Go to default programs and refresh the set association programs. It should show as other unknown.

Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.

 

File association not sticking

Hi Grant,

For us to narrow down your concern with file association, we would like to know the following:

• When did the issue first begin?
• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
• To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We look forward to your response.

 

How to change HTML File Associations from Edge to IE in Windows 10?

Hi,

I realize that you want to change HTML File Associations from Edge to Internet Explorer in Windows 10. I will try to help you with this issue.

Follow these steps to make changes in the Control Panel and check if that helps:

• 
  Open Control Panel and click on Default programs.
  
• 
  Click on Associated a file type with a program.
  
• 
  Scroll down to select HTML file and click on change program.
  
• 
  Select Internet Explorer and click ok.
  

Keep us informed to help you further.