Set Windows 11 Default Apps by File Type: The Complete Extension Guide

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Settings → Apps → Default apps → Choose defaults by file type — a full list of every extension. Click any to pick your preferred app.

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Set Windows 11 Default Apps by File Type: The Complete Extension Guide

Windows 11 Default Apps by File Type: The Complete A-Z Extension Guide

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Settings → Apps → Default apps → 'Choose defaults by file type' gives you a full A-Z list of every extension on your PC. Click any extension to change which app opens it.

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Windows 11 Default Apps by File Type: The Complete A-Z Extension Guide

How to Change Which App Opens Any File Type in Windows 11

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Settings → Apps → Default apps → Choose defaults by file type gives a full A-Z list of every extension — click any to change its assigned app.

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How to Change Which App Opens Any File Type in Windows 11

How to Show File Extensions in Windows 11 File Explorer

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 03/05/2026

Enable file extensions in File Explorer so every file shows its format (.pdf, .docx, .jpg, .exe) — no more mystery files.

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How to Show File Extensions in Windows 11 File Explorer