Windows 10: Windows is Removing Program Defaults

I just started using a different computer at work. This computer has Windows 10. I set my default photo viewer to the Photos app (because there was no default set), and I set my default internet browser to Firefox (it was set to Internet Explorer by default).


But every time I reboot my computer, Windows 10 is removing/changing these program defaults, such that there is no default photo viewer anymore and I have to reset it to the Photos app again. And it changes the default browser from Firefox to Internet Explorer...


So I figured out how to disable Internet Explorer, so I did that. Then, after doing that, I once again manually reset my default browser to Firefox and reset my default photo viewer to the Photos app.


Then, when I rebooted my computer again, Windows removed the default photo viewer again, and this time, it removed the default browser as well. (Presumably, it tried to change the default browser to Internet Explorer again, but since Internet Explorer was disabled, it changed the default browser to nothing).


Why would Windows remove the default photo viewer every time I reboot my computer? And why would Windows change the default browser to Internet Explorer of all things every time I reboot my computer (or change the default browser to nothing, when Internet Explorer is unavailable)?


And more importantly, is there a way to fix this? Is there a way that when I set my default apps, they will actually stay the default apps when I reboot my computer?

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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 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.

 

Add Remove Programs in Windows XP doesn't finish loading program list?!

Add Remove Programs in Windows XP doesn't finish loading the program list (It never even starts displaying any programs) and I believe it may be that a uninstall program messed up completely and Windows can't figure out what programs are installed because of it. What is the problem? Please?

 

Microsoft signals end of Paint program

Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

BBC news Report here
Microsoft Paint avoids brush with death