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How do I stop using OneDrive as my default "Documents" location on Windows 10

I'm on Windows 10 and today I had to look for a file which I knew was in "Documents". However, when I browsed to the directory C:\Users\MyUser\Documents I didn't find the folder, the folder was in my ...
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Batch command to change default apps - Windows 10

I would like to include commands in my batch file that automatically sets the default apps for .html, .https and for Photos. I know how to change the file association by running: ftype htmlfile="...
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How do I change the default browser to open .htm and .html files in Windows 11

I know this has been asked and answered in the past, BUT the other articles show that these file types should be able to be set in the settings through APPS>DEFAULT APPS>FIREFOX but Firefox and ...
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Picture files cannot be opened directly by double clicking

When double-clicking a picture file, it shows Then I choose "Select a program from a list of installed programs", and the "Windows Photo Viewer" is still there. I also check the "Always use the ...
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Is it possible to configure the browser for links in Notepad++?

In recent versions of Notepad++, the user can enable double-clicking on HTTP and HTTPS links to open them in a browser. By default, it opens them in the operating system's default browser. Is it ...
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Is there a command for configuring Default apps in Windows 10?

I've written an installer, which associates an extension with my installed program. This is done modifying the registry and this was working fine for previous Windows versions. For Windows 10 however,...
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cannot chose any application in "Open With" for Windows 10

I usually use NotePad++ as my default text editor. I am using Windows 10, and for example I like to set .config files to open using NotePad++. Usually, in other version of windows you would click on ...
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In Windows 10, what default behavior can I expect when a file extension association exists, but a File Type Open Command String has not been set?

Installation of Strawberry Perl 5.30.0.1 inspired this question. Users of Active Perl have reported problems with the <FileType>=<OpenCommandString> pairs created during the installation ...
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Setting default language to 'JavaScript' doesn't actually set it

I'm using Notepad++ v7.5.8 (64 bit) on Windows 10. I set my default language to Batch. After creating a new doc, typing some code and hitting save - it'll automatically select *.bat as the file type....
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Using Media Player classic as default video viewer for all users

I have set up a number of terminal servers and and we have media player classic installed as some users need to view video files. I (administrator) have set mpc-hc64.exe as my default video player ...
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I can't set XZP File Viewer as deflaut for .xzp

I am trying to set my XZP File Viewer as the default program for all .xzp files. However any time I attempt to set it as default, it refuses to actually choose the program. Here are some pictures to ...
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