Technology: "Windows 10 Updates Forcing PCs To Use Microsoft Products On Default - And You Can't Change It Back"

Technology: "Windows 10 Updates Forcing PCs To Use Microsoft Products On Default - And You Can't Change It Back" http://bit.ly/1OtOeTZ

by Mary-Ann Russon

“It seems that the saga of Windows 10 problems is never-ending – users are now reporting that the latest Windows 10 update automatically switches a user’s chosen programs over to Microsoft alternatives without permission, and users can’t reset the defaults back to the programs they want to use. If you’re a Windows user, you probably have certain programs that you prefer to use. For example, you might prefer to use the Google Chrome web browser over Firefox to surf the web, or you might be using a photo editing program like IrfanView or Adobe Photoshop, or you might be opening all video files using VLC.

Unfortunately, that’s not going to be possible if your computer has downloaded the forced cumulative update KB3135173 that was pushed out between 15-21 February, which is causing users’ default programs to revert back to Microsoft alternatives, such as Chrome reverting back to Edge, or IrfanView reverting back to the Microsoft Photos app. And even worse, angry Windows 10 users on Reddit say that even if they go into the system’s settings to change the defaults back so they can use the programs they like, Microsoft will forcibly change the default programs back again within two hours.

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