Windows 10: Windows update hijacks my default app settings

Just updated to Windows 10 v1903. Among other things, this "update" has hijacked many of my app settings. In some cases it has changed my settings to use the noddy apps bundled with Windows (e.g. image files), in other cases it has changed the defaults from Office Desktop apps to cloud apps (e.g. OneNote), or changed the settings (e.g. Task Manager was set to detailed view but the update put it back to simple view).


I don't know why Microsoft thinks it has the right to frig with user settings like this. If a user has changed the default app there is a reason for the change. There is no need to change them back, they can be left as they are (unless Microsoft technicians are really so incompetent that they can't restore a few registry settings). But hey, I had nothing better to do that go through my stuff and fix everything again.

:)

 

How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

Hello,

We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

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

• Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
• In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
• In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
• Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

Cannot set "Calendar" as default app

Hi J.C.Coelho,



Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 Technical Preview is much appreciated.



I would suggest you to try the below steps and check whether you are able to make the Calendar as default.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on System.
• Select Default apps from the left pane.
• Click on Choose default app by protocol at the bottom.
• Select the Calendar and choose an app.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Setting defaults by app


I need help to understand how do set ALL supported file formats to associated app.
In Settings > Default Apps > Defaults by app > APP > Manage I get overlong list of file formats, most of them unassociated.
I don't find any method how to select them all and assign them to this App. In Windows 8.x it worked this way I have detailed list with sorting and multiselect capabilities. That list in Windows 10 is dummy and unable to assign other way than selecting App from drobdown for each format. Is that smarter list from Windows 8 really gone?