Windows 10: Windows 11 "ms-settings:display" This file does not have an app associated

If you experience this error message try to stop the antivirus. it worked for me.

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Microsoft Photos for Windows 11 - What types of file association does MS Photos open?

I am needing a list of file association for MS Photos in Windows 11 so I can correct them in the Setting Default Apps - File Association.

 

Windows 11 ms-settings:display This file does not have an app associated

I have been having this issue since an update about a month ago. I cannot open my display settings in windows 11, or a lot of settings freezes while trying to load.

Most times when i try and open display settings, it freezes my settings app, or it will will display this error:

r ms-settings:display This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page.

I have tried
SFC /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

Creating a Bootable USB and installing windows without losing data.

All troubleshooting has led to no results.

 

Windows 11 - I set one file association and all the others disappeared

Dear MChapman87,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out. I understand that you are experiencing an issue with file associations in Windows 11 after changing one association. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Let's work together to resolve this problem.

Changing a file association should only affect the specific file type you modified, and it shouldn't impact other file associations. To address this issue, please try the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Reset File Associations:
   
   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
     
   • Go to "Apps" > "Default apps" > "Choose default apps by file type."
     
   • Scroll down and locate the file type that you modified.
     
   • Click on the current default application and select the appropriate program from the list.
     
   • Repeat this process for any other file types you want to restore.
     
2. Use the Default Programs Control Panel:
   
   • Press Windows + R, type control, and hit Enter to open the Control Panel.
     
   • Go to "Programs" > "Default Programs" > "Set Associations."
     
   • Scroll through the list of file types, locate the affected file types, and click "Change program."
     
   • Choose the desired program and click "OK."
     
3. System Restore (Optional):
   
   • If the above steps don't resolve the issue, you can try using System Restore to revert your computer back to a point before the file association changes were made.
     
   • Press Windows + R, type rstrui.exe, and hit Enter to open the System Restore wizard.
     
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a restore point and restore your system.
     

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about the specific file type and the program you associated it with. Additionally, it would be helpful to know if you have made any other changes or installed any new software recently.

Please let me know if you need further assistance. I'm here to help!



Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist