Can't Change Default Apps Windows 11 (OS Build 22000.120)

Anonymous
2021-08-09T11:12:27+00:00

The new Default App Setting is way to advance and confusing which is unecessary complex for home users. I wanted to change the default file type for Photos and Videos but I there is no jpg, png, mp4 types of file type showing when searching to change it's default app. Also I can't change the default app using explorer open with because the checkbox for always use this app is missing for both Photos and Videos. Also there is no Open with the file property too. Help Me Anyone.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-11-11T14:08:16+00:00

    I think I know what breaks this.
    I saw that the users that were having this issue were using IrfanView. I just installed it and tried to force file association through it's built in setup which operates on the registry. This worked fine on Windows 10 but not so much on Windows 11.

    As soon as I did it, I could no longer see bmp, jpg, png, etc. on my file associations list. The powershell command fixed it just nicely, but I'm pretty sure that irfanview's registry setup is what's breaking it. Probably renaming some keys or adding new ones, can't really tell.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-10-20T08:48:16+00:00

    That worked

    But really, it shouldn't have to be done.....

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-10-07T08:26:21+00:00

    I solved it by installing this program https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/file_types_manager.html and going to check the properties of the files that I don't windows, I also delete a strnga from the registry that these files had more than to those visible.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-08-10T06:12:22+00:00

    "...After Installation I Installed My Drivers And Windows Updates. After that I ran a Debloat Script. .."

    What is a Debloat script ? Is it an .exefile or a .bat / .cmd script ?

    As I understand from its name, it is a small program to remove some default programs, called bloat, off of your PC.

    If this program is not for Windows 11 or is not made specifically for it, Debloat script may have made a mess of the file associations of Windows 11.

    As Sibro.o suggested, it is better for you to start from scratch at this early stage.

    By the way, I am also running Windows 11 on a very incompatible machine currently.

    My cpu is incompatible.

    My disk partitioning is incompatible.

    I have no TPM.

    I have no UEFI.

    I have no secure Boot.

    "...I'm Running Windows 11 on unsupported device. I made an ISO and Installed it...."

    By the way, where did you get the ISO ?

    Hope this helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-08-10T03:05:58+00:00

    After that I ran a Debloat Script.

    The moment you run a debloat script all bets are off. I'd clean install again if I were you.

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