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I was trying to change .txt files default program to visual studio code,
the problem is, that when I open settings in windows 10 and try to change it there,
visual studio code is not listed in the default programs and there is no browse button,
so that I could pick any program I want via the path to it.

I have also tried to change the default app in right MB -> open with -> choose another app, but no luck, there was no permanent option.

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How are you supposed to change the default program than?

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If there was really no checkbox for "Always use this app to open .txt files" on your "Choose another app" menu, you might have luck changing your default app settings - which you can either search for on your Windows 10 or:

  • Go to Control Panel
  • Click Default Programs
  • Click Set your default programs
  • Click Choose default apps by file type
  • Scroll down to .txt
  • Change your application to Visual Studio Code

If that doesn't work, you should also be able to do so from command-line using the ftype and assoc commands:

ftype txtfile="C:\Path\To\Visual Studio Code.exe" assoc .txt=txtfile

Reference: ftype, assoc

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