June 18, 2024 at 06:56PM
Microsoft has confirmed that since the April KB5036979 preview update, Windows 10 apps display an “Open With” dialog box instead of executing registered tasks when right-clicked on. This may impact various apps like Calculator, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Snip & Sketch, and Sticky Notes. Windows 11 also has a bug affecting the Microsoft Photos app. Microsoft is working on a fix for these issues.
After reviewing the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– A bug has been identified in Windows 10 apps that causes an “Open With” dialog box to appear when attempting to perform a registered task by right-clicking on the program’s icon.
– This bug affects various Windows apps, including Calculator, Microsoft Outlook (New), Microsoft Teams, Snip & Sketch, and Sticky Notes, and has been observed since the April KB5036979 preview update.
– Despite Microsoft’s notification that this bug may prevent tasks from being completed properly, BleepingComputer’s tests showed that the dialog box did not impact the operation of the program and allowed normal app usage.
– Windows 11 has also encountered a bug that prevents the Microsoft Photos app from launching for users who have updated the app from the Windows store on or after June 4, 2024.
Microsoft has acknowledged both these issues and stated that they are working on a fix for the Windows 11 Photos app problem.