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
    2022-03-13T09:20:35+00:00

    I am sorry, but... Please be so kind to read back.

    Your solution is already written here in this topic.

    There are multiple pages, you know.

    Not hundreds, but like... 4.

    You installed something and allowed it to set itself to be the default.

    That was a mistake. Win11 registry is different.

    Just do the 3 lines fix written here(admin powershell), and all will be well.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-03-13T18:39:27+00:00

    In fact, I did not make a mistake reassigning defaults to Irfanview. And, I solved the problem on my own without being Taky.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-03-19T04:53:03+00:00

    Wow,Thanks so much!

    I was going nuts with this file type default problem, your solution did the trick.

    You Are Thee Man!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-03-19T04:58:25+00:00

    You may be right,I use Infanview also.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-04-04T18:13:49+00:00

    I got it!

    There are three commands you have to run from PowerShell: (I only tried in admin mode)

    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage

    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage

    First one (suggested earlier, thus the solution now :) ) only works for pictures.
    The second command works for videos, and the third command works for audio files.
    In case there are other issues... you have to check what default app Windows uses for that. Somehow find out the packagename for it, and replace it in the command (this is how I managed to make this work.)

    No restart needed, after these commands, you can set the default apps for images, videos, and music files.

    -Right click on file, Open With (other app), and select: always use this. OR:

    -Right click on file, Properties, and modify there. OR:

    -Settings menu, Default Apps, select the app. OR:

    -Settings menu, Default Apps, enter the extension (like .mkv)

    (remember, these only worked for meafterentering the commands above)

    Hopefully I could help all, who are in need :)

    Thanks! This worked for me also.

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