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Mikioi's avatar
Mikioi
Copper Contributor
May 28, 2026

Default apps file explorer

Since the last update files in file explorer folders do not use the default apps anymore. If I click on an image file it now always open in photo but my default is set to Photoshop. Same with pdf files they now only open in Acrobat reader. I need to open every file by right clicking and choosing the default app... very annoying...

Application Management

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  • Jamony's avatar
    Jamony
    MCT
    Jul 10, 2026

    Hi, I’d reset the file associations directly by extension. Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, search .jpg, .png, .pdf, etc., and set each one to the app you want. If File Explorer still ignores it, try right-click > Open with > Choose another app, tick “Always,” and also check whether the update installed or reset Microsoft Photos/Edge defaults.