Are you tired of seeing the 3D viewer icon pop up on your computer every time you try to open a file? Whether it's a .obj, .fbx, .stl, or other 3D file formats, Windows 10 may automatically associate them with the 3D viewer app, causing frustration and inconvenience for users who don't need or want to use this feature. Here's how you can remove the 3D viewer icon and change the file associations.
1. Open Settings: Begin by opening the Settings app on your Windows 10 system. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon, or by using the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I.
2. Go to Apps: Within the Settings app, navigate to the 'Apps' section. Here, you will find a list of all the installed apps on your computer.
3. Default Apps: Click on the 'Default apps' tab on the left-hand side of the screen. This will take you to a page where you can manage the default applications for various file types and protocols.
4. Choose Default Apps by File Type: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the option 'Choose default apps by file type'. This will open a new window showing a list of file extensions and their current default programs.
5. Find the 3D File Type: Look for the file type associated with the 3D viewer app (e.g., .obj, .fbx, .stl). Once you find the file type, click on it to select it.
6. Change Default Program: After selecting the file type, click on the current default program (which should be 3D viewer) to reveal a list of other compatible applications installed on your computer. Choose the program that you want to use to open this file type instead of the 3D viewer app.
7. Save Changes: Once you have selected the new default program for the file type, close the window. Your changes will be automatically saved, and the 3D viewer icon should no longer appear when you try to open files of that type.
By following these steps, you can easily remove the 3D viewer icon from your Windows 10 system and change the default programs for specific file types. This simple solution can help improve your user experience and streamline your workflow, making it easier to access and work with the files you need without any unnecessary distractions.
