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
    2022-11-11T16:24:44+00:00

    Both the solution and the reason was discussed here already. Please take the time to read the replies.

    It would be helpful if you were to indicate where one might find this information, or who posted it so that one could do a search.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-02T14:00:35+00:00

    For what it's worth

    For one particular user (AzureAD) the powershell commands didn't work but manually resetting/repairing 'Microsoft Photos' did the trick.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-05-14T17:11:34+00:00

    We must not live in the same reality. Funnily enough, I've tried doing what you're suggesting and it doesn't work.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-04-21T06:12:55+00:00

    Hi,

    I had the same issue as you, and the following command fixed it for me.

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

    Hope this helps!

    This one worked for me... thanks!

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