About this tag
Discussions about the default action for file types in Windows, such as changing what happens when you double-click a video or audio file. Users seek to modify the default action from one program to another, like switching from playing a video with MPC to adding it to a playlist, or fixing an mp3 file that opens with the wrong program despite correct file associations. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for resetting or changing the default action, often involving registry edits or adjusting settings in media players.
  1. dvrx11

    Windows 10 how to change the default action for double-click (the bold font)?

    when i double click video files, i want to change from "play with MPC" to "add to MPC playlist" here is a screenshot
    • dvrx11
    • Thread
    • custom actions default action double click file association mpc playlist settings video files
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. blksith0

    Windows 7 Default File Open Action Changed

    Strange behavior from windows here. Normally opening an mp3 file would simply open Winamp, but now it opens another program, Switch Sound Converter. So I go into Winamp and see that all the audio types are associated with Winamp already... but I'll re-set them to just be sure. So now in Windows...
    • blksith0
    • Thread
    • audio default action file association file explorer mp3 registry settings switch sound converter winamp windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support