How to uninstall or deactivate Paint 3D?

Syncopator said:

1. The system ignores my default program choice for opening jpg files. It used Photos until I uninstalled it. It now tries to use Paint 3D. I can't uninstall it. Is there a way to disable it?

Syncopator said:

The best I've got so far is to click on the jpg I want to display. I am then asked "How do I want to open this .jpg file?" and then have to click the required program (Paint Shop Pro 7).

You don't have to uninstall anything to be able to open jpegs in PSP7, you just have to tick the 'always use this app to open...' box before you click on the required program, as you did above. Unfortunately your specs say you have version 1803 build 17134.407 and there is a Known Issue in this build where...

Microsoft said:

After installing this update, some users cannot set Win32 program defaults for certain app and file type combinations using the Open with… command or Settings > Apps > Default apps.
In some cases, Microsoft Notepad or other Win32 programs cannot be set as the default.

Cumulative Update KB4467702 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.407 - Nov. 13 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums

This was fixed in build 17134.441.

Microsoft said:

Addresses an issue that prevents some users from setting Win32 program defaults for certain app and file type combinations using the Open with… command or Settings > Apps > Default apps.

Cumulative Update KB4467682 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.441 - Nov. 27 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums

Tested in 17134.441 and working...

Bree said:

You don't have to uninstall anything to be able to open jpegs in PSP7, you just have to tick the 'always use this app to open...' box before you click on the required program, as you did above. Unfortunately your specs say you have version 1803 build 17134.407 and there is a Known Issue in this build where...


Cumulative Update KB4467702 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.407 - Nov. 13 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums

This was fixed in build 17134.441.
Cumulative Update KB4467682 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.441 - Nov. 27 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums

Tested in 17134.441 and working...

Thank you, that's interesting. Where can I find a download link for that update, and is there any reason why I shouldn't install it?

Syncopator said:

Thank you, that's interesting. Where can I find a download link for that update, and is there any reason why I shouldn't install it?

Sorry, I forgot that KB4467682 was withdrawn, apparently it made some Microsoft Surface models BSOD.

Microsoft said:

As a precaution, we have removed this optional update from Windows Update and Window Catalog to protect customers. Fixes and improvements will be available in the December 2018 security update release and will include a resolution for this issue.

The good news is that the December security update with the same fix for the inability to set file associations is due to be released on Tuesday 11th, 6pm UK time. Check for updates after that and you should get it.

Ztruker said:

What is the executable for Paint Shop Pro 7? That is what needs to be entered on the ftype jpegfile line.

What do you get when you enter assoc .jpg ?

I get what you do ......jpg=jpegfile

The executable in the application's folder is called psp. Right clicking it to read its properties says, of course, that it's an exe. So what would you enter ?

Bree said:

Sorry, I forgot that KB4467682 was withdrawn, apparently it made some Microsoft Surface models BSOD.


The good news is that the December security update with the same fix is due to be released on Tuesday 11th, 6pm UK time. Check for updates after that and you should get it.

Ah, that's good to know. Thank you.

Ztruker said:

You would enter the fully qualified path to teh executable which I think is:

ftype jpegfile=c:\program files\jasc software inc\psp.exe %1, %*

You may need to use quotes:

ftype jpegfile="c:\program files\jasc software inc\psp.exe" %1, %*

I tried that Ztruker, and rebooted afterwards. Clicking on a jpeg file opens up the 'what program do you want to use' window. So I'm no further ahead.

Hopefully the next update will solve it.

Syncopator said:

Hopefully the next update will solve it.

Well, the next update is out now. If you don't want to wait for it to be delivered automatically, click 'Check for updates' in Windows Update and you should get it straight away.

Cumulative Update KB4471324 Windows 10 v1803 Build 17134.471 - Dec. 11 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums