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In Windows 10 / 11, the files are opened with the wrong program, why this?


If in Windows 10 / 11 files or folders are opened with the wrong program, app, or application, change the settings!



Content / Solution / Tips:

1.) ... Open the file assignment in Win-10 / 11!
2.) ... Select another app or program!
3.) ... Other possibilities of file allocation under Windows 10 / 11!




Anyone who found installed programs in Windows 11 / 10 faces this problem. In this FAQ, you will learn how to assign individual files to a specific program and tips for, how to find the location or directory of the particular program. The examples Images here, have been created under Windows 10, but it can also be used as a solution for Windows Server 2016 and other MS OS! 

See also:  open a program location in Windows 11 / 10 (path, folder)?

1.) Open the file assignment in Win-11 / 10!

Please start the Windows 10 / 11 File Explorer with the key combination [Windows-Logo] + [E] and mark the corresponding file. Right-click to open the context menu!

Select ► Open with ► "Select other app" 
(Image-1) In Windows 10, Open files with another program!
In Windows 10, Open files with another program!

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2.) Select another app or program on Windows 11 or 10!

If you have the file assignment open in Windows 10, it is quite easy to assign other programs to open the file type.

1. Select Default Program, or App for this file type
 
2. If not, click, or tap "More apps"  (... see Image-2 Point 1 and 2)

3. If the program does not appear in the second selection box 
 
4. "Search for another app on this PC"  (... see Image-2 Point 3 and 4)

5. Then the dialog opens to assign the program path.

Tip:
This can help you:  Open the location of a program in Windows-10 (path, folder) to find the location / path of a program!

(Image-2) Assign file extension program under Windows 10!
Assign file extension program under Windows 10!

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3.) Other ways of file allocation under Windows 10 / 11!


►  File associations set Windows 10/  11, but how?

 
Info:

You can easily use this example / solution for Windows 11, 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise and even Server 2016. Whether it's a Windows desktop, tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or even a server operating system. It has been tested on all and successfully verified.
 
It is sometimes necessary to use this simple and effective way, to get in touch with the benefits of Windows 11 and 10 OS.



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  My question is not there in the FAQ
Asked questions on this answer:
  1. I don't understand it is a completely wrong program to open a file on Windows even though I haven't selected it, what are your options?
  2. Set file type associations should be easy, does Windows 10 and 11 offer a suitable tool to assign programs to file types?
  3. I want to set standard programs on Windows 10 and 11 can you please show me the standard apps that are responsible for opening files?
  4. Help after updating to Windows 10 and 11, many files are opened in Explorer with a different program than before, what am I doing wrong or did Windows reset during the upgrade?
  5. Before I reinstall Windows 10 and 11 I try to change the default mapping of the file type, how can I handle the file opening with problem?
  6. Do I need step-by-step instructions on how to change the default program assignment?
  7. Wondering if Windows 10 and 11 can set standard APPs need a tip to choose the settings of the standard apps or programs?
  8. I open the files with the wrong program on Windows 10 and 11, I have a list of programs I want to delete or remove them in the registry, how can this happen?
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    2. Help how do I change the program to open a file on Windows?
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