Removing default app

Question

I made a miss click and now .7z files are set to be opened by other software. I want to remove the default app for .7z files but windows apparently doesn't allow that?! I have to reset all of my default apps or I have to reinstall the software it opens with now. Or is there an option I'm not seeing? I don't want to change it to other software, I just want to set it back to the default of nothing without having to change anything else.. (seems like the most basic thing.....).

Answer 1

Hi Zafatta, it is not easy to remove a file association in Windows 10,

Open Windows File Explorer

On the view Ribbon (tab) check the box marked 'File Name Extensions'

Close File Explorer

Right click your Desktop and choose New - Text File

Change the file extension on that new file from .txt to .exe

Confirm the change

Right click a .7z file, choose open with - Choose another App

Check the box marked 'Always use this app to open .7z files' - IMPORTANT!

Scroll to the bottom and click 'More Apps'

Again scroll to the bottom and choose 'Find another app on this PC'

Navigate to the dummy file exe on your Desktop and click OK

The .7z file will not open

Delete the dummy exe file on your Desktop and restart your PC

The file association will then be broken!

Answer 2

Hi Malik,

The links you've provided seem to simply explain how to change the default program for different extensions protocols etc. However, as I mentioned I have no issue with this, the problem is removing the associated program to an extension completely without resetting the entire default apps.

Regard,

Zafatta

Answer 3

Hi Pedro,

The links you've provided seem to simply explain how to change the default program for different extensions protocols etc. However, as I mentioned I have no issue with this, the problem is removing the associated program to an extension completely without resetting the entire default apps.

Regard,

Zafatta

Answer 4

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you, Thank you so much for your valuable question please, If my understanding is right, I would suggest you to please see the below mentioned thread once please (if not tried before) and see it if it helps. I am hopeful that your query will be resolved, If the issue persists or if my understanding is different from your concern, kindly do let me know,waiting for your kind reply please. Please check the solution given by David Haz

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Also for your kind assistance please

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2569594/choo...

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-default-...

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Please let me know, if that helps and feel free to ask back any question.

Kind Regards:

Yasir

Answer 5

Hi, Zafatta

Check these links, I hope you can solve the problem.

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-change-defau...

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-default-...

https://techforluddites.com/windows-10-change-t...

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.