Best Answer: How Do I Delete the Default Program for Opening Files in Windows 7?
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Deleting the sub-key with the same name as the extension you want to un-associate will delete the default program association. You’ll have to kill and restart explorer.exe for this to take effect. You may also need to remove the same sub key from HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT as well.

How do I remove the default program that opens a file in Windows 7?

Changing File Associations in Windows 7 (Default Programs)

  1. Open Default Programs by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Default Programs.
  2. Click Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
  3. Click the file type or protocol that you want the program to act as the default for.
  4. Click Change program.

How do I get rid of Open with default program?

How to Clear “Open by Default” Apps from Your Android Device

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Choose Apps & Notifications. …
  3. Choose App info. …
  4. Choose the app that always opens. …
  5. On the app’s screen, choose Open by Default or Set as Default. …
  6. Tap the CLEAR DEFAULTS button.
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