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Discus and support Windows 10 asks repeatedly "How do you want to open this file?" in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I have used many computers with Windows 10 professional and NEVER I have been in the following annoying situation, with the last new pc.Even though... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by regressist, Jan 1, 2024.

  1. REGRESSIST
    regressist Win User

    Windows 10 asks repeatedly "How do you want to open this file?"


    Hi,I have used many computers with Windows 10 professional and NEVER I have been in the following annoying situation, with the last new pc.Even though the default programs are all set, every short while when I launch a file I get the question like in figure. Even after checking Always use this app... it happens again.This happens randomly but frequently, until now for pdf, movies, pictures, even for text file *.txt.Is there any way to stop this? Thanks in advance

    :)
     
    regressist, Jan 1, 2024
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 1, 2024
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  3. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User
    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Jan 1, 2024
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  4. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    Windows 10 asks repeatedly "How do you want to open this file?"

    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?
     
    Ketxxx, Jan 1, 2024
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