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Everything I download opens under notepad how can I fix this problem?

Anonymous
2022-07-15T02:04:01+00:00

I accidentally when downloading a file selected open with notepad, and "always open these types of files with notepad" so now whenever I download something Instead of a file it opens as a notepad, and when I do "open with", "more apps" I want to use file explorer but it doesn't show on the list, I tried downloading Winwar and when I clicked "more apps" it doesn't show either. Please help.

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  1. John DeV 163.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-07-15T02:36:54+00:00

    Hello OliverWadowiec,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    What type of file are you downloading?

    Please try this if it helps.

    Press Start then search Default apps

    Click Reset to "Reset to the Microsoft recommended defaults"

    Restart your computer

    if this does not work, please try performing a System Restore at an earlier date where everything still works.

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: rstrui.exe

    Press Enter. This will open System Restore

    Click the Next button.

    Choose the restore point at an earlier date where everything still works.

    Click Next then Finish

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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