Security News > 2024 > June > Microsoft says bug causes Windows 10 apps to display Open With dialogs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 apps will mistakenly display an "How do you want to open this file?" dialog box when attempting to right-click on the program's icon and perform a registered task.
"Following installation of the Windows update released April 23, 2024and updates released after that, certain apps might display an"Open With" dialog box asking, 'How do you want to open this file?'," reads the status update.
We can confirm that this bug is affect all Windows app with a registered task, including Calculator, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Snip & Sketch, and Sticky Notes.
Not to feel left out, Microsoft also added a new issue for Windows 11 today that prevents the Microsoft Photos app from launching.
"If your device has updated the Microsoft Photos app from the Windows store on or after June 4, 2024, you might face issues starting the application," reads the Windows 11 message center.
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