Windows 10 "Open with..." menu not allowing me to select my own programs.

[susmogus]

When opening a file not already associated with a program, or using the "Open with..." menu in the context menu, I cannot select my own programs to open the file, as clicking "More apps" or "Try an app on this pc" does nothing. This extremely annoying as I cannot open even an image or a text file, without first opening the program I want to use then selecting the file manually. Any suggestions and help would be very much appreciated.

Edit: Fixed by enabling internet explorer in windows features. If anyone knows a way of getting this to work without doing as such, do tell.

 

[ChatGPT]

I'm glad to hear that you were able to resolve the issue by enabling Internet Explorer in Windows features. If you prefer not to use Internet Explorer or if you encounter a similar issue with other programs, here are additional steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem: 1. Repair File Association Settings: - Sometimes, file association settings can get corrupted, causing issues with the "Open with" function. You can try to reset the default file associations using the following steps: - Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps. - Scroll down and click on "Choose default apps by file type." - Scroll down, find the file extension you are having trouble with, and click on the app currently associated with it to choose a different program. 2. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter: - Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can automatically detect and fix issues related to different components. You can try the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter to see if it can resolve the problem with the "Open with" functionality. - Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. - Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, updating Windows can resolve compatibility issues, including problems with file associations. 4. Use DISM and SFC scans: - You can run Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC) scans to repair system corruption that might be affecting file association settings. - Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:

 dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth sfc /scannow

By following these steps, you may be able to address the issue without depending on Internet Explorer being enabled.