Uploaded October 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A default app is the program that Windows® uses automatically when you open a particular type of file, such as a song, movie, photo, or webpage. If you want to change default apps by file type on a Windows® 8.1 PC, watch this video and follow the steps to do so.
Content in this video is provided on an "as is" basis with no express or implied warranties whatsoever. Any reference of any third party logos, brand names, trademarks, services marks, trade names, trade dress and copyrights shall not imply any affiliation to such third parties, unless expressly specified.
A default app is the program that Windows® uses automatically when you open a particular type of file, such as a song, movie, photo, or webpage. If you want to change default apps by file type on a Windows® 8.1 PC, watch this video and follow the steps to do so.
Content in this video is provided on an "as is" basis with no express or implied warranties whatsoever. Any reference of any third party logos, brand names, trademarks, services marks, trade names, trade dress and copyrights shall not imply any affiliation to such third parties, unless expressly specified.
