How Do I Add a Program to the Default Programs List in Windows 10?
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On the Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Default apps. Select which default you want to set, and then choose the app. You can also get new apps in Microsoft Store. Apps need to be installed before you can set them as the default.

How do I set an association in the default apps settings?

To create a default program association, click Start and type Default Programs into the search field, and then press Enter. Click Set Your Default Programs. Choose an application from the list of apps, and then select Set this program as default.

How do I make a program my default?

Changing Default Programs in Windows

  1. In the Start menu or searchbar, type “Control Panel” and select that option. …
  2. Select the “Programs” option.
  3. Select the “Set your default programs” option.
  4. Individually select each app you’d like to use as a default and click “Select this program as defualt” for each one.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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