I wasn't mocking.. I just tried to imagine why this could be a valid workaround for you. Thanks.
Because it works and that's the proper way of opening a file in the first place. Double click or "Open with" are just a more convenient way if they are supported by the system.
You are welcome by the way.
I think it's the extra steps that he doesn't like. But that should also work.
To eliminate any extra steps, the OP would have to associate all applicable files types with the applicable portable program, but then, that defeats the purpose of an 'open with' entry!
I am curious. I am on windows 10 20h2. There are some file types that have "Open with" context list (like .mp3 or .jpg files) but with others, such as .zip files there is only a "Open with" button but not a context list. For those with only a Open...
Does anyone know if there is a syntax for finding all folders containing certain types of files? Like if I wanted to find every folder on my D drive containing photos (and have just the folders listed in the search results.) Or find every folder...
I'm running Windows 10 x64 and am using the OneDrive app.
When I select to open a file in its native app (i.e., Open > Open in app), I always get the prompt, "Did you mean to switch apps? 'OneDrive' is trying to open '<App Name>'."
This is...
I have a downloaded program in my Downloads folder, a "portable" app.
It's availabe in Open With, if i click "Choose another app".
However, the Open With menu doesn't remember it for the future-- i always have to go to "Choose another app". ...
This is both weird and really, really annoying.
Say I set MPV as the default media player. For ALL media types. Then I go into my music library via file explorer and double-click an mp3. It will ask me which app I want to open it in "or keep...
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