Are you tired of 3D Viewer opening every time you click on a 3D model or image in Windows 10? You're not alone. Many users find this default behavior intrusive and frustrating. Fortunately, there are several methods to stop 3D Viewer from taking over your file associations and regain control of how your files are opened. Here are three effective ways to stop 3D Viewer in Windows 10:
1. Change Default Apps:
The simplest way to stop 3D Viewer from automatically opening is by changing the default app for the file types it affects. To do this, right-click on a file that opens 3D Viewer by default and select 'Open with' > 'Choose another app'. From the list of available apps, choose the one you want to use instead of 3D Viewer and make sure to check the box that says 'Always use this app to open .[file extension] files'. This will set the selected app as the new default for that file type and prevent 3D Viewer from opening it automatically.
2. Disable 3D Viewer App:
If changing default apps doesn't work for you, you can disable the 3D Viewer app altogether. To do this, go to 'Settings' > 'Apps' > 'Apps & features', scroll down to find 3D Viewer, and click on it to reveal the 'Advanced options'. In the advanced options, click on 'Reset' to reset the app and then 'Uninstall' to remove it from your system. This will prevent 3D Viewer from interfering with your file associations and stop it from opening files without your permission.
3. Use Command Prompt:
Another method to stop 3D Viewer in Windows 10 is by using Command Prompt to uninstall the app. To do this, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command: 'Get-AppxPackage Microsoft3DViewer | Remove-AppxPackage'. This will uninstall the 3D Viewer app from your system and prevent it from opening files without your consent.
By using these methods, you can regain control of your file associations and stop 3D Viewer from automatically opening in Windows 10. Whether you prefer to change default apps, disable the 3D Viewer app, or use Command Prompt to uninstall it, there's a solution that fits your needs. Try out these methods and say goodbye to the intrusive behavior of 3D Viewer once and for all.
