Windows 10: What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11?

Discus and support What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a couple of issues with Windows 11 and, from other forums, it seems this is a common theme among other tech users. This is my first issue.It's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ConwayPhelps, Nov 17, 2021.

  1. What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11?


    I have a couple of issues with Windows 11 and, from other forums, it seems this is a common theme among other tech users. This is my first issue.It's very difficult to change the default apps.In Windows 10 it was easy to change the default app for Photos, Videos, Browser, etc., to whatever you wanted to use. Now Microsoft, in their "infinite wisdom" has decided to remove this feature and make it so the user has to change every single file extension associated with a program in order to change its default, which could be 20, 30 or even more extensions depending on the app. For instance, I prefe

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    ConwayPhelps, Nov 17, 2021
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  2. kormath Win User

    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild

    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11? :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Nov 17, 2021
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  3. Default apps are not working in Windows 10

    Hi,

    As you are facing issues with accessing the default apps on your computer, let us try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
    troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps



    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the default apps for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 17, 2021
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  4. Bree Win User

    What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11?

    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.


    What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11? [​IMG]


    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.


    What is up with "Default Apps" in Windows 11? [​IMG]
     
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