Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.

Disable app access to File System in Windows 11/10 Windows 11 Assuming you are running Windows 11, press Win+I in combination to open Windows Settings. In the window that opens, navigate to ...

Did you change ownership of a system file? Use this guide to restore the original TrustedInstaller built-in user account as the rightful owner of the file on Windows 10.

On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.

Windows makes it easy for you to open up these files by setting up default programs for each file type -- images files, for example, will open by default in the Windows 10 Photos app.

Windows 10's Settings menu will look familiar to Windows 8.1 users -- it's a more robust, more Control Panel-like version of the Settings charm.