Microsoft to Revamp Windows 11 Settings User Interface for Default Apps
Microsoft is set to revamp the Settings page for default applications in the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, along with unveiling a new default application picker tailored for Windows. The existing user interface leaves much to be desired, particularly for those who aren’t tech-savvy, prompting Microsoft to aim for a more user-friendly design.
Additionally, the tech giant is exploring a more effective method for presenting choices for default applications. As part of the enhancements in the Windows 11 24H2 update, a dedicated section for default apps will be incorporated into the Settings app.
This new section will enable users to select default applications based on individual file extensions, eliminating the need to navigate through both the Settings app and Control Panel for their preferred selections.
Microsoft’s goal is to simplify the process of setting default apps in Windows 11 significantly. According to Windows enthusiast Albacore, the default apps interface is being reworked as part of the Windows 11 24H2 update.
Currently, the page contains numerous placeholders, including incomplete ViewModels and poorly aligned text descriptions. This transition was first observed in Windows 11 24H2 build 26120.2213, which was recently rolled out under KB5045885.
The image shared above indicates that updates have been made to the text, which now reads, “Set a default for a file type or link type.” The specifics of the final output post-overhaul remain uncertain.
In related news, an exclusive page within Windows 11’s Settings will also feature the forthcoming Windows Intelligence, designed to consolidate all AI functionalities for a cohesive user experience.
Configuring default apps is getting an overhaul. It’s a mess of placeholders and broken viewmodels at the moment, all very early. pic.twitter.com/C3Pg7Pm9MK
— Albacore ☁️ (@thebookisclosed) November 10, 2024
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