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# Default Applications




A default application is the app Windows chooses to open a particular file type or link.




Default Applications instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.


 


## What should I check when a file opens in the wrong app?




Check the file extension and the app currently associated with it. Changing the default for a file type affects other files of that type as well. If you only need a one-time choice, use the file's Open with option instead.




## Will changing the default convert my files?




No. It changes which app opens them, not their format or contents. Test one representative file after the change. If the chosen app cannot read the format, select a compatible app rather than renaming file extensions.


 


## Guides




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### How to Change a Default App

Choose which Windows app opens a file type or link. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/software/default-applications/change-default-app/)