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Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
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Re: Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
Try v26.00.0309.
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Re: Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
Yup, that works now.
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Re: Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
A second confirmation...I also needed a Customized File Association to run "Image Eye" as the primary image viewer. With v26.00.0309 double clicking on an image now opens the file in Image Eye without the CFA. Image Eye was and still is my assigned default viewer in Windows.
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Re: Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
Cool, finally! 
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Re: Windows 11 keeps asking "Select an app to open this .JPG file"
Ugh, when apps just refuse to open, it's like your digital world is slamming doors in your face! Super annoying. There are a few usual suspects when this happens on Windows 11.
Sometimes, it's just a temporary hiccup. The app might have gotten a little stuck. So, the first thing to try is the good old restart your computer trick. Seriously, it often works wonders for these kinds of random issues.
If a restart doesn't do the magic, the app itself might be a bit wonky. You could try repairing or resetting the app. To do this, go to Settings (Windows key + I), then Apps, then Installed apps. Find the app that's giving you trouble, click the three dots next to it, and see if you have options for "Repair" or "Reset." Repair tries to fix the app without deleting your data, while Reset basically starts it over like it was just installed.
Another thing to consider is if your Windows installation itself is having a moment. Running the System File Checker (SFC) can sometimes find and fix corrupted system files that might be interfering with apps. Just open Command Prompt as an administrator (search for "cmd," right-click, and choose "Run as administrator") and type in sfc /scannow, then hit Enter. Let it do its thing – it might take a little while.
It's also worth checking if your app is up to date. Sometimes, older versions can have bugs. If it's an app from the Microsoft Store, open the Store and check for updates in your Library. For other apps, you might need to check within the app itself or go to the developer's website.
If none of these solutions work, you can follow for more better instruction below.
https://thegeekpage.com/apps-not-opening/
Sometimes, it's just a temporary hiccup. The app might have gotten a little stuck. So, the first thing to try is the good old restart your computer trick. Seriously, it often works wonders for these kinds of random issues.
If a restart doesn't do the magic, the app itself might be a bit wonky. You could try repairing or resetting the app. To do this, go to Settings (Windows key + I), then Apps, then Installed apps. Find the app that's giving you trouble, click the three dots next to it, and see if you have options for "Repair" or "Reset." Repair tries to fix the app without deleting your data, while Reset basically starts it over like it was just installed.
Another thing to consider is if your Windows installation itself is having a moment. Running the System File Checker (SFC) can sometimes find and fix corrupted system files that might be interfering with apps. Just open Command Prompt as an administrator (search for "cmd," right-click, and choose "Run as administrator") and type in sfc /scannow, then hit Enter. Let it do its thing – it might take a little while.
It's also worth checking if your app is up to date. Sometimes, older versions can have bugs. If it's an app from the Microsoft Store, open the Store and check for updates in your Library. For other apps, you might need to check within the app itself or go to the developer's website.
If none of these solutions work, you can follow for more better instruction below.
https://thegeekpage.com/apps-not-opening/