Windows 10: Win10 keeps tying pdf files to Edge & jpg, gif etc files to Paint

A recurring problem: whatever one does or tweaks in PC settings - and I tried everything - Windows 10 keeps reverting to its own Edge for pdf files, and to its clunky Paint 3D program for most usual graphic files like jpg, gif, bmp, png, etc...

For a few minutes after a settings change indicating which program should be attached to which file type, shazam! everything is changed back to Microsoft "preferences".

This has been reported time and again to Microsoft, but nothing is done about this quirk.

Can someone at the forum help me get out of that conundrum, which is more than an annoyance?

Thanks.

:)

 

Can't preview jpg files in the preview pane -- Windows 10 Fall Update (1709)

My problem is not related to file association, I've tried changing file association to multiple programs, including MS Paint. To clarify, my problem is with jpg files not displaying in the File Explorer preview pane
and has nothing to do with file icons.

I've discovered the problem is related to the new 1709 update feature "OneDrive Files On-Demand". The problem with jpg files not displaying in the File Explorer preview pane only occurs for files that are on OneDrive with "Files On-Demand"
enabled. I have some files & folders specified as "Always Keep on this device" and I expect files to be displayed in preview -- and they are except for jpg files. Other file types (pdf, txt, docx, xlsx, etc.) preview without issue. jpg files on disk only
and not on OneDrive ARE displayed in preview, the problem is only for jpg files on OneDrive, even though "Always keep on this device" is enabled.

If "Files On-Demand" is enabled and "Always keep on this device" is not enabled (files are in the cloud only) then no files are previewed (makes sense).

I have another computer that was just updated to 1709. The "Files on demand" feature has not been enabled so all OneDrive files are on disk. It displays jpg files on OneDrive in preview without issue.

To summarize my problem as I see it... jpg files on OneDrive are not displayed in File Explorer preview if and only if "Files On-Demand" is enabled, even though those files are kept on disk.

 

Latest WIndows 10 Update Changes File Associations

I'm about to lose my mind and patience with this issue. I've reset the file association via every way possible and still the file associations for Edge keep coming back, sometimes even minutes after I've changed it. In particular with these file types
and associations:

• graphic files like png, jpg, gif - I have resurrected Window Photo Viewer and associated these file types with it, but Windows 10 keeps changing them back to the Photos app
• mp3 files - I changed them to Windows Media Player, but Windows 10 keeps changing them back to Groove Music
• htm and html files - I changed to open with Chrome, but Windows 10 keeps changing them back to open with Edge
• pdf files - I changed to open with Acrobat Pro, but Windows 10 keeps changing them back to open with Edge

OMG!!!! When I started typing this, I changed the file association for .pdf files to Acrobat, and just now after proofing this post, they're reset to open with Edge!!!!

Come on Microsoft, quit screwing with us and leave the file associations alone!!!!

 

Try to reset back to MS defaults, then set it as you want.

Choose Default Apps in Windows 10 Apps Features Tutorials

You might also uninstall paint 3D to make sure, it will not interfere.

How to completely remove the Paint 3D app from Windows 10 | Windows Central

 

Thanks, but...

Try to reset back to MS defaults, then set it as you want.
Been there, done that. Problem returns. By the way, Settings even refuses to link the files to the app chosen by the user.
You might also uninstall paint 3D to make sure, it will not interfere.
If one does that, and launches one of the mentioned graphic files, one gets an error message saying "Can not access the specified path or file. You may not have the correct access permissions for the item." Same goes for Edge.

 

Set UAC to Never Notify temporarily (you might need to restart first) and then set the apps.

Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 10 Security System Tutorials

 

Hi again,

Done that long ago - slider on the lowest rung.

No result.

 

Your account profile might be corrupted, setup a new one and try it there.

 

Thanks. I'll try that tomorrow.

 

Try setting the default for those in Safe Mode, see if that sticks then.
If so, try after a clean boot.

I don't think I've heard of settings being reverted so quickly, and without a restart. If your situation is exceptional, that could be why reporting to MS has had no effect, not to mention other possible reasons of course.

 

If you don't like the new Paint 3D you can use the older Paint/MSPaint, at least for now, by clicking Start, go to the W section and Windows Accessories, open Paint. I keep it Pinned to the Start and usually to the Taskbar. I'd also make sure another PDF reader is installed such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader, both free, then in Settings or Control Panel set the Default Programs to the ones you want to use for various file formats.