Bug: "Set Files as default file manager" not switching

[Andrew-Sor]

Description

When I try to set Files as the default file manager, the switch immediately turns off

Steps To Reproduce

1. Open Files
2. Go to settings > Advanced
3. Try turn on "Set Files as default file manager".

Files Version

3.9.0.0

Windows Version

10.0.26100.3037

User ID

431b5e8b-a8ad-4839-839e-3309162f1031

Log File

debug.log

[yaira2]

Thank you for the report. We've seen this happen on devices where the WindowsApp folder has corrupted permissions. Unfortunately the only known solution for this is to reset Windows. Alternatively, you can try creating a new user on Windows and that should work as well.

[Andrew-Sor]

Thank you for the report. We've seen this happen on devices where the WindowsApp folder has corrupted permissions. Unfortunately the only known solution for this is to reset Windows. Alternatively, you can try creating a new user on Windows and that should work as well.

Oh, it's a pity... Thanks