Windows 10 How to fix This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create

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How to fix below errror:

This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page.

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PC Info:

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 Edition (Build 17134)

HP ProDesk 600 G3 MT


Issue started after Windows 10 installed updates.

I cannot open File Explorer or Windows settings.

When I right-clicked on desktop > display settings I got above error.

I cannot open any other program on Windows.


How can I fix this issue and what broke which is causing this issue?

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