Windows 10: Windows not retaining default apps

Hi all,

I can't get windows to retain my default app selection.
I work a lot with PDF's and images and this is driving me mad. It's been this way for at least a year now and I can't find a way to make the apps selection stick.

Have trawled google for answers but nothing has worked so far. Anyone else with this issue?

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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.

 

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.

 

Keeps changing all my default apps

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I do appreciate your efforts and time. As I understand the system is not retaining default app settings.

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

Restart the computer a few times and check for Windows Updates.

In the Search box on the taskbar, enter Windows Update, select Windows Update. On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates.

Try to run SFC scan and check.

It scans for damaged system files. Right-click the Start icon and select
Command Prompt (Admin). In the Command Prompt window, type
sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

Then type dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and hit Enter.

Try to change the default browser.

• 
  Go to Start > Settings > System.
  
• 
  Choose Default apps, then scroll down to Web browser.
  
• 
  Tap or click the browser that’s currently listed as your default, then select the browser from the list of apps.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.