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
    2022-02-26T14:21:34+00:00

    I encountered exactly the same situation which made me eventually uninstalled the "movies and tv" of Windows 11 and consequently the Checkbox of "Always use this app" came back.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-03-12T20:55:06+00:00

    I also have this problem on a new Dell laptop running Windows 11. JPG does not even appear in the extension choices! Like it doesn't exist yet Windows uses a default program to open it. How can I change the default for jpg when it doesn't appear in default apps??

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  3. CrazyKats 19,585 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-03-12T21:52:12+00:00

    I also have this problem on a new Dell laptop running Windows 11. JPG does not even appear in the extension choices! Like it doesn't exist yet Windows uses a default program to open it. How can I change the default for jpg when it doesn't appear in default apps??

    What build of Windows 11 are you on, because it's there

    on build 22572?

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-03-13T03:34:37+00:00

    My build is Windows 11 Home 22000.556. My default apps screen doesn't work like yours. As I type in .jp .... a drop down menu does not pop up as in your screenshot. See my screenshots:

    Very strange,.... lots of differences. Thoughts?

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-03-13T03:38:17+00:00

    P.S.

    Note here that .jpg does not appear:

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