Default Programs Editor Alternatives

Default Programs Editor is described as 'Powerful but simple file association utility for Windows 7, Vista and XP. This free utility has three main functions: context menu editor, auto-play editor, and default programs association editor' and is a System Tweaker in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to Default Programs Editor for Windows, File Explorer and Mac. The best Default Programs Editor alternative is FileMenu Tools, which is free. Other great apps like Default Programs Editor are Types, Default Programs Remake, Winaero Context Menu Tuner and FileTypesMan.

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  1. FileMenu Tools icon

    FileMenu Tools

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    Modify the Windows Explorer right-click menu, add built-in utilities, run custom commands, create symbolic links, sync folders with bidirectional deletion, reveal subfolder sizes, manage 'Send to' options, and enable or disable context entries from other apps.

    45 FileMenu Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • File Explorer
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    Comments about FileMenu Tools as an Alternative to Default Programs Editor
    eagleeyez
    Positive
    1

    This is essential for any Windows power user. It offers numerous tools that are highly useful and distinct, eliminating the need to install multiple other programs for similar functionality. It is compact, regularly updated, and the developer consistently adds new features.

    Gameplayer9198
    Negative
    1

    FileMenu Tools Only modifies/customizes the context menu. Vs. Default Programs Editor modifies the context menu + auto-play and file/program association.

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    • FileMenu Tools is Freemium and ProprietaryDefault Programs Editor is Free and Proprietary
  2. Types icon

    Types

     50 likes

    “Types” is a free and lightweight utility for Windows that allows you to edit program associations, icons, context menus and other properties of various file types displayed in Explorer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Types as an Alternative to Default Programs Editor
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    I disagree with the above comment. Types will let you set different program defaults for different actions . For instance, you can set a .jpg to be opened with one program, and edited with another. The option will show in your context menu.. view edit etc

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    It only affect the mime-type it has nothing to do with associating a file type with an application.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Types is Free and Open SourceDefault Programs Editor is Free and Proprietary
    • Types is LightweightDefault Programs Editor is not according to our users
  4. Default Programs Remake icon

    Default Programs Remake

     1 like

    Remake classic Set Default Programs page from Default Programs Control Panel (sud.dll) for Windows 10 1809 and above (x64) and Windows 11.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. FileTypesMan icon

    FileTypesMan

     31 likes

    FileTypesMan is an alternative to the File Types tab in the Folder Options of Windows. It displays the list of all file extensions and types registered on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. PortableRegistrator icon

    PortableRegistrator

     5 likes

    Easily register any portable app as a default program in Windows. This will allow you to directly open weblinks (http/https URLs) with the portable browser of your choice

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Gunners File Type Editor icon

    Gunners File Type Editor

     4 likes

    Gunners File Type Editor allows you to you to create/modify various properties for file extensions. Each user can have different properties for a file extension. For example, the default program to open .txt files when you double click on a file with the .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. RCDefaultApp icon

    RCDefaultApp

     4 likes

    RCDefaultApp is a Mac OS X 10.2 or higher preference pane that allows a user to set the default application used for various URL schemes, file extensions, file types, MIME types, and Uniform Type Identifiers (or UTIs; MacOS 10.4 only).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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