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
    2021-08-09T14:05:12+00:00

    Hi.

    Changing file associations had never been easier.

    Open Settings app. Click Apps on the left pane. Then click Default apps on the right pane.

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    When Default apps window opens, input a file type in the "Make default association for file type" box, whose default association you want to change. For example I chose .pdf ( for .pdf documents ). My default .pdf app is Chrome. Don't forget to put the dot before pdf.

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    Then click on the ribbon of Chrome. A small window will open showing available programs you can associate .pdf documents with. After choosing your defult program, click O.K.

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    For an exercise, input .jpg. Your default jpg image file app will show up. Click on the ribbon of your default jpg image program and other programs will appear. Choose an app of your choice from among the apps. Click O.K.

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    Hope this helps.

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