Windows 10: Can't reset a program to open a certain file

Discus and support Can't reset a program to open a certain file in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I tried to open a certain file .Civ6Save with a Notepad to change something but accidentally I left the "always open this file with this program" box... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Rafael Tombesi, Jan 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM.

  1. Can't reset a program to open a certain file


    I tried to open a certain file .Civ6Save with a Notepad to change something but accidentally I left the "always open this file with this program" box checked, so now every .Civ6File opens with Notepad.The thing is, because of this, my game is not working anymore and it simply won't load anything, it opens up to an infinite black screen.I tried looking up online and discovered that you can reset this thing, which I did, but it didn't change the .Civ6Save file, it is still Notepad, and I can't find how to revert it manually

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    Rafael Tombesi, Jan 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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  2. KeithM Win User

    Please give steps to open the paths to Program Files

    If you want to open File Explorer to your C: drive without any registry tweaks, you'll need to do so from a shortcut you create.
    1. Open File Explorer to This PC.
    2. Right-click Winndows (CCan't reset a program to open a certain file :) and select Create Shortcut:
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    3. Clock OK in the altert dialog:
      Can't reset a program to open a certain file 355944d1640825706t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1137-.png
    4. And you'll have a shortcut on your Desktop:
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  3. Ketxxx Win User
    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
  4. Can't reset a program to open a certain file

    Restore the default option of "File is open in another program" message

    Hi Mohammad,

    We appreciate the details you shared. About your query in restoring the default option "File is open in another program" message, this is most likely to happen due to a certain setting previously disabled on your Folder View options. To rectify your issue,
    follow these steps:

    • Using Windows Search, type File Explorer Options.
    • Select File Explorer Options.
    • Under the View tab, click Restore Defaults.
    • Click Apply.
    • Hit OK.

    This will allow you to revert to the settings previously applied to your files and folders. Afterwards, restart your device and check if you will see this message prompt when opening files in another program.

    Let us know if further assistance is needed.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Jan 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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