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HunterApollo
Copper Contributor
Dec 17, 2024

PC freezes after "Select an app to open this [file extension] file".

Since updating Windows 11 version 24H2, my PC totally freezes if I select an app to open a specific file type from the popup which appears. The same thing happens when making a selection from within the Settings app.

If I restart Windows Explorer using Task Manager (only accessible using Ctrl+Alt+Del), everything returns to normal, and the correct app has been selected.

I've tried uninstalling the update to 24H2, but the issue is persisting. I've also used both SFC /scannow and DSM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth, but neither of them indicate anything wrong…

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem is, and how to resolve it?

  • Nguyenais's avatar
    Nguyenais
    Iron Contributor

    What is the file you are trying to open? I don't have such an issue for my computer.

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