If you can't change default app by file type in Windows 11/10, then reset the problematic app, remove file type association, etc.

Windows 10 lets you choose the default app you want to use to open specific file types — but it can be a bit of a pain to actually do it.

The latest Windows 10 preview shows that the default apps experience on Windows 10 is set for a major improvement.

Add or remove Default Apps from Desktop context menu A default app is the program that Windows uses automatically when you open a particular file type or protocol on your device.

Windows 11 can make it easier to access your extensions through apps. Here's how. Windows 11 can keep track of the apps you open and set them by default for faster navigation.

Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types. Follow these steps to set default apps for all your documents, images, music files, and more.

Do you want to open a file type or link with a specific app? Here's how to change the default app settings on Windows 11.

Click on any of the entries to choose a new default app for that file type. Whatever program you select for the video player, for instance, will open up whenever you double-click on a video file ...

Microsoft is making it easier to change your default file associations by adding a new search feature that lets you quickly find the extension you wish to modify.

To change the default app, select a file or link type (for instance, .doc or .docx) and choose your preferred app (OpenOffice, in this case). Alternatively, type the file or link type in the ...

Microsoft wants changing default apps in Windows to be less of a mess But it probably won't stop the OS from reminding you that Edge exists.

Microsoft is seemingly looking to redesign the settings UI for default app selections in Windows 11.