Is the File Association option blank or greyed out for default programs? For starters, reset default apps in Windows 10 and re-assign them again. This is the best way to resolve the problem. On the other hand, if the issue persists, restore default Windows File Extensions or use Registry Editor to fix it. Check the detailed instructions below.
How do I fix Set associations for a program is blank/greyed out?
1. Reset Default Apps in Windows 10
If the issue persists after performing a deep scan with your security programs, try to reset the default apps in Windows 10. Here is how to do it: Now try to open the file and check if the “Always use this program to open file type” option for Open with is functioning or not.
2. Restore Default Windows File Extensions
If you are using Windows7 or if the resetting the Default Apps settings in Windows 10 did not resolve the error, you can restore the default Windows file extension through the registry editor. Here is how to do it. Want to enable Reserved Storage on Windows 10? Here’s how to do it properly!
3. Alternate Registry Editor Fix
If the problem is occurring after you have set a specific file type to open with a specific program(like .ini file type with regedit tool) and now unable to restore the settings to default, follow these steps. Note: For this article, I will be using the regedit tool for demonstration. Make sure you apply these steps to the problematic program appropriate in your case. If you found our solutions helpful, let us know in the comments section below. RELATED STORIES YOU MAY LIKE:
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