There are a couple of ways to change the default app setting for a program in Windows 11.
Method 1: Change the Default App Settings in Windows Settings
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Open the Start menu and search for Default apps.
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In the Default apps settings, scroll down to the By file type section.
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Find the file type that you want to associate with a different app, and then click on it.
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In the Choose an app window, select the app that you want to use as the default for that file type.
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If the app that you want is not listed, click on More apps.
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If the app that you want is still not listed, click on Look for an app in the Microsoft Store.
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Once you have selected the app that you want, click on Set this default app.
Method 2: Change the Default App Settings in File Explorer
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Open File Explorer and navigate to a file that has the file extension that you want to associate with a different app.
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Right-click on the file and select Open with.
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In the Open with window, select the app that you want to use as the default for that file type.
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If you want to make this the default app for all files with the same extension, check the box next to Always use this app to open . (file extension).
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Click on OK.
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