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Some Windows PC users might see notifications in the Action Center that say ‘App Default Was Reset Notification Error’. You’ll see that random popups for different apps keep coming up one after the other. The icons on your desktop will flicker, and your PC will run slowly, making it hard to use the computer normally. In today’s post, we’ll explain what caused the problem and then give you some ideas for what you can do to fix it.
This problem is caused by a bug in Windows Update that either sets the default app back to what it was before or tries to do so (usually to the UWP apps). Windows 10 does this because it thinks that the third-party programme changed the file associations in the wrong way. So Windows changes the default apps/file associations.
Fix: ‘App Default Was Reset Notification Error’ Issue in Windows 11/10
Sign in with a Microsoft Account
- Press Win + I to open Settings.
- In Settings app, click Accounts.
- In the left pane, select Your info. In the right pane, click Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. Then follow the onscreen instructions to finish the operation.
Change Settings
- Go to Settings > Apps.
- Select Default apps in the left pane. Then you should see a list of apps categorized by file type.
- Click the app which comes with the notification “an app default was reset” and then select the app you want to use as default.
Restore Windows to Earlier Date
- Press Win + S to open Search. Then type restore in the box and click Create a restore point from the search results.
- In the pop-up window, select System Restore. Then click Next to continue.
- Select a restore point you have created and click Next to continue.
Uninstall Windows Updates
- Open the Settings.
- Go to the Update & security menu.
- Choose the Windows Update tab on the left pane.
- Click the Update history on the right side.
- Check the latest updates that cause the “an app default was reset” issue and uninstall them.
Set App Defaults Manually
- Open Settings app System à Default apps.
- Click on Choose default apps by file type link, present in the right pane of the window.
- After it, scroll down and find the extension that has the issue. Set the default app by clicking the app name next to it. After doing this, close the Settings app and reboot the system.
What causes an app default to reset?
The Windows 11/10 update has a bug that either resets or tries to reset the default app back to what it was before (usually to the metro apps). Windows 10 does this because it thinks that a third-party programme changed the file associations in the wrong way. So Windows changes the default apps/file associations. So, when you try to use the app that is now the default, you’ll see the message “An app default was reset.”
FAQ
How do I reset my Android app to default?
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Apps. Default apps.
- Tap the default that you want to change.
- Tap the app that you want to use by default.
Why are my default apps not working?
There may be a problem with the Windows system files that is preventing default apps from working. System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) scans should be run in these situations. System File Checker is a programme that fixes system files that are broken or missing.
What is the purpose of the Default Apps settings?
This is where default apps come in. They let you choose which browser, SMS tool, email client, and other apps open when you load related content. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about Android’s default apps, such as how to change them, change how links open, get rid of default apps, and more.