Hi there, Why you don’t add File Associations to the “Set Default Programs” feature in Windows 7+ ?!? It’s very easy to add to the Registry but this should be “Standard” in all Software which uses File Associations! I’ve done this for myself becasue i thought you will impleme...
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/set-the-default-browser-using-group-policy I am doing this on Windows 10 1607 (Build 14393.447). On a clean reference system I launched default Programs and set Internet Explorer as the default web browser....
As we said above, in Windows 10 /11the way to set file association options has changed. In the previous section, we showed you how to configure the association for the .pdf file type with an Acrobat Reader through an XML file and Group Policy. Now let’s see how it looks in the Win...
"You may have noticed already that file type association has changed fundamentally in Windows 10. It is no longer possible for Administrators to set the default application for a certain file type dynamically. The only remaining option is, to create an XML file containing the desired FTA’s and...
So, I go to the classic Control Panel, click on Default Programs, then on "Set your default programs". This took me to the Default apps section of the Windows 10 Settings. Yet again, you have to tell Microsoft what you want to do (once is not enough) by clicking on "Chose default...
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If you haven’t yet made the switch to Windows 11, you’ll want to follow our how to change default apps/programs in Windows 10 guide instead. This way the interface will match up and you’ll have a much easier time. Related: How to Change the Default Start Folder for File Explore...
If the .reg file does not merge and nothing happens, then you will need to check in Default Programs to make sure the .reg file extension has its Current Default program set as Registry Editor (C:\Windows\regedit.exe). Afterwards, try merging the REG file again. 4 When prompted, click...
@TJ, Thanks. Never thought this post would go places. At this point, we don’t have a clear answer about what factors trigger the reset of file assoc settings. One reason is if any old programs sets file asso. incorrectly, OS reverts it back to Windows 10 defaults. I’m seeing this...
Windows 10 opens different file types using a particular program. It does this through file associations, where a program or app has been set as the default for that file type. If you want to set default programs and change file associations in Windows 10, we'll show you all the methods...