HP PCs - Changing the Default Apps (Windows 10)

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HP PCs - Changing the Default Apps (Windows 10)

This document applies to HP and Compaq PCs with Windows 10.

Use this document to learn how to customize which apps Windows automatically uses to open pictures, web pages, music, and other file types.

This video shows how to change default apps in Windows 10

Click here to see this video in full screen on YouTube.

Changing your default apps in Windows 10

To change which apps your system uses to open certain file types, complete the following steps:

Press the Windows + I keys to open the Settings application.
Click System to open your system settings.

Figure : Settings
Select the Default apps tab from the menu on the left.

Figure : Default apps
Choose any app that you want to change from the list, click it, and click your desired app from the menu that pops up.
Close Settings.