How do I stop Windows 10 from changing my default programs?
Prevent Windows 10 from resetting your default apps
- Open Registry Editor.
- Go to the following Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_16.122.14020.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\App\Capabilities\FileAssociations.
Why does my default printer keep changing Windows 10?
If your default printer keeps changing, you might want to prevent Windows from managing your default printer. To do that, just follow these steps: Go to Settings > click on the Devices icon. Click on Printers & scanners on the left side > turn off Let Windows manage my default printer.
How to change default apps by file type?
I’m trying to stop PDF files from opening in IE11, I want them to open in Adobe reader. When I go through the settings menu and get to the screen “Choose Default Apps by File Type” I cannot scroll down that page it stays locked on the top section. A screenshot is attached.
How to change the default programs in Windows 10?
Change default programs in Windows 10. On the Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Default apps. Select which default you want to set, and then choose the app.
Is there a way to reset the default app in Windows 10?
Windows 10 has some default file associations that users can change but for most file types, you need to set the default app on a per file type basis. The app defaults resetting isn’t difficult to fix but it takes a long time to do it, especially if you go about it on a file-type basis.
What happens when you choose a default program?
When you open Default apps and select a default program for Web browser, Email or any other item, the Choose an app dialog pops up but nothing happens when you select an item from the list. Here is a small video clip that explains the problem.