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

Add or remove Default Apps from Desktop context menu A default app is the program that Windows uses automatically when you open a particular file type or protocol on your device.

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.

Click the app to the right of the file type that you want to change and you can choose a different program from the apps installed on your PC.

Windows 11 can make it easier to access your extensions through apps. Here's how. Windows 11 can keep track of the apps you open and set them by default for faster navigation.

Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types. Follow these steps to set default apps for all your documents, images, music files, and more.

Choosing default apps by file type in Windows 10 Of course, you can also choose default apps by file types and protocols, and have the ability to set defaults by app.