How to unset default app for Batch Files

I have inadvertently set a default app (Notepad++) for batch files. The fix suggested by:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-unsetremove-a-default-app-for-file-type/15f2bf57-aa96-493a-b648-c81856af5eb3

does not work as the "Open with..." option is not available for excecutable files. I tried the registry. there were a few keys that associated Notepad++ and .bat filetypes but I guess there is another superior location. Now that I have written this wonderful batch file it would be nice to use it!

Can anybody help me or is this a clean install job?

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Hi Rick,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Download the reg file form the link below, then right click that file and choose 'Merge', then confirm the merge

https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials...

Restart (not shut down) your PC and the original .bat file associations will have been reset.
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Last updated April 19, 2025 Views 2,058 Applies to: