In Windows 8.1 Update 1 I cannot change file associations whether I try to do so from Control Panel or from within an application. For example, here's the popular VLC Media Player file association preferences:
I cannot select (put a check mark) or de-select (remove a check mark) from any individual file association. If I click on the selection box, nothing happens. I have the same problem even if I open the application with elevated privileges. I can check the Select All box and all associations will be selected, but that's all I can do.
I can go to individual files and choose Open with and that association will stick, but it's far easier to select an application's default file associations at one time.
How can I make the Default Programs control panel set file associations?
I cannot select (put a check mark) or de-select (remove a check mark) from any individual file association. If I click on the selection box, nothing happens. I have the same problem even if I open the application with elevated privileges. I can check the Select All box and all associations will be selected, but that's all I can do.
I can go to individual files and choose Open with and that association will stick, but it's far easier to select an application's default file associations at one time.
How can I make the Default Programs control panel set file associations?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8