When Windows prompts a message saying, “Please choose an application to open this [file extension] file,” it causes the system to freeze. Despite my efforts to find a solution through online searches, I’ve had no success. With ongoing issues on my Windows 10 computer and the imminent mandatory update to Windows 11, I finally decided to upgrade on December 23. Unfortunately, this issue remains unresolved and is becoming increasingly frustrating. I am considering whether a major system overhaul will be necessary. There have been indications that the crashes may be linked to the Settings feature, but I have not come across any specific solutions. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

​When Windows prompts a message saying, “Please choose an application to open this [file extension] file,” it causes the system to freeze. Despite my efforts to find a solution through online searches, I’ve had no success. With ongoing issues on my Windows 10 computer and the imminent mandatory update to Windows 11, I finally decided to upgrade on December 23. Unfortunately, this issue remains unresolved and is becoming increasingly frustrating. I am considering whether a major system overhaul will be necessary. There have been indications that the crashes may be linked to the Settings feature, but I have not come across any specific solutions. Thank you in advance for any assistance.  Read More

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