This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action

Situation: When attempting to open File Explorer, you may receive this error: This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page.

Troubleshooting: This may cause by installing Windows update.

  1. Perform a Windows 10 repair upgrade

2, Run sfc /scannow command to fix damaged system files.

3. Or run these commands:

“DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth” without quote and press ENTER
“DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth” without quote and press ENTER
“DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” without quote and press ENTER

4. Try place upgrade repair

5. If the repair doesn’t fix the problem, Restore, repair Windows OS.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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