Setting a Default Program - Windows 11

  1. In the Search box on the Task bar, type in "Settings".
  2. Click on the Settings app.
  3. On the left column select Apps.
  4. Click Default Apps in main window.
  5. To change a default app, you can do either of the following:

    • Set a default for a file type or link type In the search bar, type the file extension or protocol you wish to change, such as .txt. Select the corresponding result from the list that appears. Then, choose an app from the options provided to open files of that type

    • Set defaults for applications  Select an app to see what file types or link types it can open. If you want to change something, select the file or link type, then choose your preferred app

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