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

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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.

*Moved from Windows 11

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Anonymous

2021-12-12T16:20:00+00:00

It looks like a great reply, but I don't speak the language on your screen.
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Anonymous

2021-12-18T20:50:35+00:00

The script you used was too aggressive.

Reinstall the Photos, Groove, and Movies if you have removed them; Then:

from @takysoft on elevenforums.com

For some reason Windows 11 has some preconfigured apps "buggy", and you need to reset them. (in my case picture viewer, video and music player)

Open a Powershell(preferably in admin, I only tried in admin), and enter these command:

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

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

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

You should now be able to choose default apps in the normal manner.

Once you are set up properly you can use:

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

To remove them safely.
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Anonymous

2021-12-20T12:04:59+00:00

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

This problem has been driving me bonkers for months now. I'll spread the word to all those who inevitably run into this issue.

Thank you!
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Anonymous

2021-12-28T02:00:27+00:00

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 :)

takypapa - Thank you! Finally the context menu's Open With... Always use this app... shows up on music, image and video files! What a relief.
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