Windows 11 - Unable to untick "XYplorer is default file manager"

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cyquil
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Windows 11 - Unable to untick "XYplorer is default file manager"

Post by cyquil »

Hi,

I was using XYplorer as the default file manager for a bit in Windows 10 but decided to revert back to File Explorer as the default in 11. I got an error message saying "You need administrator rights to change this setting".

So I quit XYplorer, selected "Run as Administrator", approved the UAC prompt but then I go into the menu and see the same message.

Horst
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Re: Windows 11 - Unable to untick "XYplorer is default file manager"

Post by Horst »

This reg file may solve it independent of the setting in XY

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell]
 @="none"
 
 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
 @="none"
 
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3374)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1371a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.2, Listary Pro 6.3.0.69

cyquil
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Re: Windows 11 - Unable to untick "XYplorer is default file manager"

Post by cyquil »

Yes, this has fixed it - thank you!

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