Run default programs

Each extension or protocol is listed with its file extension or protocol, a description, and the current program associated with it.

There is no easy way to do this, which means that you have to locate all file extensions or protocols that you want to map to a program manually in the listing.

This can take quite some time depending on the program. A media player can be associated with dozens of file types for instance. Note : If you get "Windows can't open this type of file", select "try an app on this PC" first. Windows displays a selection menu that resembles the one from the Settings application but lists an option at the very bottom to "look for another app on this PC".

This option loads a file browser that you use to select the executable file manually on the system. It enables you to select portable programs and programs not listed by Windows in the Settings menu. Note : You may need to click on "more apps" in the menu first, then scroll all the way down until you find the option listed in it.

Tip : You may also want to try the "set your default programs" option of the Control Panel applet. This makes things easier as it allows you to map all supported file extensions and protocols to a program. Windows may not list portable programs in the menu, however. Windows users who don't run portable apps on their system may never encounter the issue, but those who do will run into issues when they try to map it to file extensions or protocols as Microsoft has not added that option to the Settings application.

Is it an oversight, metrics that show that portable application use is insignificant, or one way to promote Windows Store apps? We don't know at this point, but it is something that Microsoft should address before it removes the Control Panel for good. I installed windows 10, 90 day Enterprise Evaluation version back in december. So, say you tried to open a.

This happened for many filetypes. This process is so complicated that it is obvious MS has done it deliberately. It will become almost impossible to set up default programs when the Control Panel is removed. Combining this with the problems caused by the installation of KB , KB and KB , it is not going to make the Enterprise version acceptable to any organisation, especially those which use portable apps. Win 10, unfortunately, is still not out of the Beta stage and will not be a stable product for some time.

Here is an example for the extension TXT: 1. This was the only thing that worked for me. Not sure if it was the 3rd party text editor I was trying to associate TextPad , or some other windows related issue, but command line was the only way I could get he setting to stick. Agree with Mick. Simple, quick, easy. I know that doesnt exactly help with your protocol issue, but i think that fixes part of it. This is a helpful article, thank you. The program that drove me to search for a solution to this issue was Microsoft Publisher It does not give us the option to choose anything but what it lists.

This is really ennoying. I have tried changing the registry entry for the Tel protocol to the program I want, but as soon as I click a tel: link in chrome it reverts the registry key. Another reason to use Windows Vista. Tried to change default web browser. To portable version. You cant do that like this. Win 10 SP 1. Always show you Appstrore option. Nothing else. Hello everybody! I found solution. Use Winaero Tweaker app.

The problem is not limited to installed programs. I use faststone image viewer, installed by it process, and it does not appear. Perhaps a faulty installer. But such things do exist, and there should be way to set the program you want as default. Windows Version OS Build I use Adobe Acrobat X Pro and when made a payment online, to be able to print the confirmation, the site forced me to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Now all my files open as Acrobat Reader, which requires a paid subscription to be able to do what I did with Adobe Acrobat Pro. In the Set Associations that you describe, when I click on the extension and change to the program to Acrobat Pro, it still shows Acrobat Reader as the default.

I was having the same issue with Excel for which we did not have a license, and wanted to use Excel Viruses behave this way! If MS thinks that by getting heavy handed with the OS it is going to change our minds about what we use… they need to consult with a physiologist on why this will definitely backfire on them.

I am trying to set microsoft reader as the default. TIF viewer. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect. Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software. Unsolicited bulk mail or bulk advertising.

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Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. You can vastly reduce your "startup" time by not shutting down Windows but using the Power Options in the Control Panel to force Windows to go into Hibernation each time you press the power button or close the lid.

The machine uses no power at all in this mode. You could even remove the battery. When you wake it up it resumes exactly where it left off. Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit. I'm not sure that this article provides an explanation as to why " default " is a " program " that was subject to " running at startup "??

There is a program listed as " default " Highlighting the entry and hovering the pointer over the highlight produces the response " unknown ". Yes, there's a reason we're still deploying I know about the lifecycle and the deadline but I'm stuck deploying for now Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help. If you have feedback for TechNet Subscriber Support, contact tnmff microsoft.

I found the instructions to do it online but it does not work with my task sequence. My task sequence builds the image on each deploy. It starts with the Basic Windows installer and then adds software and configurations. Have you been following the guidelines outlined in these posts on how to make file associations enterprise ready in Windows 10? Martin Bengtsson Blog: www. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Resources for IT Professionals.

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