How to Reset All Default Apps in Windows 11 Back to Microsoft Defaults

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Settings → Apps → Default apps → scroll to Reset — all file associations back to factory defaults in one click. Handy after an app install takes over.

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How to Reset All Default Apps in Windows 11 Back to Microsoft Defaults