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

If you have selected some option to Always use this app to open a file with, and you would like to undo this action, then this post shows how exactly to do this.

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.

In the list of apps, select the one that you want to use as the default app to open the file type you’re trying to open. If you can’t find the default app to use, select Choose another app.

Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.

Click Open. If the app that you want to use to open the file type is greyed out, it's because macOS doesn't think there's a valid association between the two.

Don't want web links to open in Safari, songs in iTunes or emails in Mail? We show how to make files and links automatically open in the apps of your choice, rather than macOS's defaults ...

How to Change the Way You Open Files in Google Chrome. The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set.

In this guide, AppleInsider shows you how to permanently change the apps used for common tasks as well as which apps are used to open certain file types.

How to Change Settings to Open a PDF File. A Portable Document File is a type of file that uses an open standard across different computer platforms and programs.

Learn how to use a Microsoft 365 setting to choose whether to open files in the online or desktop app, giving you full control for each file.