How Do I Delete the Default Program to Open Files in Windows 10?

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Contents How Do I Delete the Default App to Open Files in Windows 10? Remove Default App by File Type Open Settings. Navigate to Apps > Defaults Apps. Go to...

How Do I Delete the Default Program to Open Files in Windows 10?
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How do I delete the default app to open files in Windows 10?

Remove default app by file type

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Navigate to Apps > Defaults Apps.
  3. Go to the bottom of the page and click the Reset button under Reset to the Microsoft recommended defaults.
  4. This will reset all file type and protocol associations to the Microsoft recommended defaults.

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