Windows 10 Resetting Defaults

[melmitts]

Does anyone know of a way to prevent the Micro$oft Virus (aka. Windows 10) from resetting the defaults. I usually have Foxit Phantom set as default PDF and Corel Paintshop set for graphics. However, every day or so Windows claims to have a problem and resets them. I have to reboot the PC before I can reset the default. Any ideas?
Thanks
Mel

 

[linney]

Are you setting them via Seettings/ System/ Default apps?

 

[melmitts]

I have tried from the settings-system-default apps, from the settings-system default apps by type, from the programs themselves but after 1-2 days Windows 10 says it encountered a problem and HAD to reset the defaults. About 50% of the time the settings-system-default apps don't list any option other than the Microsoft software.

I guess I will just have to live with it for now...

Windows 10 did motivate me to install Linux on another computer and to get serious about learning it...

Thanks
Mel

 

[Beilstwh]

Microsoft is the pits. I was trying to download the firefox browser and IE said it wasn't able to download it. I switched to the chrome browser ON THE SAME MACHINE and it download with no problems.

Bill
Lead Application Developer
New York State, USA

 

[linney]

What happens if you create and test with another Windows user rather than your current user?

Create a Local Account In Windows 10 (Updated)

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-local-account-windows-10/

 

[melmitts]

I already tried setting up a different user account, still had the problem. Corel support says they are aware of the situation and are working with Micro$oft to correct. And as usual, no response from Foxit. Well, they say to use their User Forum but I have been Banned for Life by the Forum Administrator.
Thanks
Mel

 

[linney]

I have to reboot the PC before I can reset the default. Any ideas?"


At least, if you use the "Open with" procedure can you avoid the need for a reboot?

 

[melmitts]

So far, Micro$oft has "Accidently" installed the Windows 10 upgrade on my computer, "Accidently" excluded a critical update log file so I can't rollback the installation and makes it extremely difficult to set defaults to anything other than Micro$oft products and then they brag on how good Windows 10 is being accepted. I paid for my computer and I paid for the operating system software. I should be able to run what I want to, not what Micro$oft dictates...

 

[Beilstwh]

actually if you read the software agreement you are leasing the software.and if you want to block windows 10 there is a great application called gwx control panel at

http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/

that will permanently shut it down

Bill
Lead Application Developer
New York State, USA

 

[melmitts]

I have seen GWX Control and all my other computers had Automatic Updates turned off except this one I seem to have missed. I had two computers that automatically upgraded to Windows 10. One I reinstalled Windows 7 back on but learned a lesson or two about "Lifetime Licenses" as far as software is concerned. The rest are running a combination of Linux Mint and Lubuntu to see which I like best... Then I will decide in a few weeks, keep Windows 10, rollback to Windows 7 or move to Linux...
Mel

 

[Beilstwh]

If you install GWX control, you can then turn on automatic updates (personally I think it is a good thing) and you will not get windows 10.

Bill
Lead Application Developer
New York State, USA