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Win11 Solved! After moving an app registered as a default app, the "Always use" button does not appear

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This time, we will introduce what to do if the "Always use" button disappears after moving an app registered as a default app in Windows 11.

For example, an image file (extension .png) > Open with > Choose another program > Select an app on your PC > Select an app (painting software AzPainter2).

Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file

If you simply click "Always use," the app will open, and from the next time you double-click an image file, the app (AzPainter2) will automatically open.

However, if you move an app folder that was originally in the Downloads folder, for example, when you double-click an image file to open it, a screen will appear saying "Select an app to open .png files," and the app will not open.

Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file

Here, select the app (AzPainter2) in the new location under "Choose an app on your PC."

Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file

*Even if you specify an app, the "Always use" button will not be displayed, but this is OK.

Select an app to open a .png file
Select an app to open a .png file

Don't panic here, just double-click the app (AzPainter2) that is still displayed.

The app will then open, and the next time you double-click it, the app (AzPainter2) will open in the new location.

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