A bug in Windows 10 is causing deep discomfort among its users
Updates Windows 10 were not as well received as might have been expected. During the first months of 2024, users reported several crashes on their computers due to security updates and system changes. Now Microsoft is dealing with an issue that directly affects applications and causes great discomfort. If you want to know what this error is and why it appears every time you get access to any programKeep reading.
Since the beginning of the year, Windows has been experiencing numerous problems with the release of the first updates. And none of the operating systems receiving support today were free of bugs that affected the user experience. In fact, we recently saw Windows 11 have some issues with the toolbar, especially the AI implementation of Copilot as a shortcut, the addition of which was eventually removed.
But users who are still using Windows 10 are reporting an issue that is causing a real headache for many and preventing them from being comfortable with any app when they try to launch it. Next we will look at what this failure consists of and What solution does Microsoft offer? to solve this problem.
Windows 10 error message: “How do you want to open this file?”
These days, you may have encountered the problem of displaying the famous “How do you want to open this file?” dialog box. when you do right click in any Windows 10 system file to display a specific task. Well, you’re not alone.
Many original Microsoft tools include default shortcuts that take you directly to the task you want to perform. For example, if you right-click on the Outlook email application, you will have the option to compose a new message, create a new event, or open a calendar.
It can be confirmed that dialog window interferes with all applications what we do. Here’s how Microsoft described it in their official bug blog post:
“This issue may occur when you hover your mouse over an application icon displayed on the taskbar or Start menu and right-click the application to run the task. As a result, instead of running the selected task, you may see an Open With dialog box.
Apparently this error occurred when installing the April update KB5036979 for Windows 10 version 22H2. However, the North American company itself is aware of this problem and is already in the process of fixing it to make this computer glitch disappear.
What should I do to avoid this error?
Microsoft has warned its users that they may experience performance issues if they launch an application by right-clicking, as they may experience unexpected shutdowns, program unresponsiveness, or screen lock.
Considering this quarrel, the software and hardware manufacturer has not yet prepared a patch to solve it, so it suggests opening the application in the usual way, that is, double-clicking, and move manually through the interface menu.