Change Default Apps in Settings
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Go to Apps → Default apps.
- Search for the file type (e.g. .pdf) or select the app you want to set defaults for.
- Choose the app and confirm.
Change the Default App for a File Type
- Right-click the file (e.g. a .pdf).
- Select Open with → Choose another app.
- Pick the app you want.
- Tick Always use this app.
- Click OK.
Change Default Browser
- In Settings → Apps → Default apps, scroll to your browser (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
- Click it and set it as default for each file type (e.g. .html, .pdf) and protocol (e.g. HTTP, HTTPS).
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