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.

Learn how to hide or show file extensions in Windows 11/10 File Explorer via Folder Options, Registry, Group Policy or CMD. It is better to set Windows to show them.

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

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

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.

FileTypesMan is a free download for Windows only. For more, learn how to add file types to Vista's preview pane, find and delete files of a certain type, or create custom context menus by file type.

How to Fix 'Always Ask Before Opening This Type of File'. When you open certain file types in Windows 7 or Vista, such as an Outlook email attachment, Windows displays a warning message about ...

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When you double-click on a file in Windows, it will automatically open a default program that is configured to manage these types of files. It is common, though, want or need to use a different ...

There are plenty of File Explorer alternatives for Windows 11, but really, you don't need them. And with PowerToys, you can make it even better.