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Trying to Reset the Preview on .cur files

Anonymous
2022-04-20T21:17:02+00:00

I recently tried to open a .cur file with paint to see if it could edit the file, but it set paint as the default app and now it no longer previews the cursor image. I'd like to return the preview image so please help.

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  1. _AW_ 64,921 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-04-20T23:31:12+00:00

    Hi, download the cur file association registry fix from Tenforums. Double click on cur.reg and allow it to merge with the registry, then sign out/in of your account for the change to take effect.

    https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/89907d1468412788-default-file-type-associations-restore-windows-10-a-cur.reg

    note: If you are downloading the file with Edge, smartscreen will initially block it. Select Keep.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-04-20T22:37:42+00:00

    Hi, I'm Benedict. I'm here to help you.

    Please try to set the default app opener for the said file in Windows 10 Settings by following the steps here:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cha...

    or here:

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

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Please see if that helps.

    Regards,

    Benedict P.

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