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I have messed up something on my computer regarding opening .apk files. I am trying to download Stremio; however, Word is trying to open it. I believe I mistakenly tried to download a file and chose to always open it with Word. Now, I can’t open the file. Can anyone assist me with changing this so I can open the .apk file?

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What OS is the computer? Now just to be sure, you said open the APK. Are you sure that is what you want? Are you wanting to modify the code in an APK? Or do you simply want to run the Android Package Kit to install an APP?

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Windows11 pro. I am trying yo download it from the troypoint toolbox. I can not open that file type.

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Yes, Windows 11 can run APK files using the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). WSA creates a virtual Android environment on your Windows PC, allowing you to install and run APKs.
Here’s how to do it:
Install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA): Download and install WSA from the Microsoft Store.
Download the APK: Obtain the APK file of the Android app you want to install.
Open WSA: Start the Windows Subsystem for Android application.
Install the APK:
Using the command line: Enable developer mode in WSA, then use the adb install [path_to_apk] command to install the APK.
Using the UI: In WSA, you can often browse and install APK files directly from the interface.
Run the app: Once installed, you can launch the Android app from WSA.

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Thanks Miki i will give that a try later today.

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also you maybe able to right click on apk file and a drop down box will appear click on open with and pick app to open file if not go with @Miki he gives good advice

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Or go to “Defualt Apps” and delete Word for apk files (you don’t actually want to select any program to open the apk file with).

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While I tried the options posted I ended up re-installing Windows. It was due anyway, since I had not done it since getting the computer 2 years ago. All is well now. Thanks Troypoint!

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Well, that always works… And sometimes is best. But if that was the only error overkill. But if the last straw to finally say its time… Then good to go as you said.

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Not completely OT, but when you say “re-installing Windows”, what exactly do you mean? I recently upgraded to a newer laptop and Windows 11 and perhaps re-installing Windows is something we should be doing periodically. But how do you do that?

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carlbs, I went to the recovery section of my settings and clicked on Reset PC. Then follow the on-screen prompts. I am sure someone will come by and give you more details on how to do it.

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Long time Windows user. You definitely don’t want to be reinstalling Windows for no reason especially since your pc is new with the latest Windows version 11. Windows periodically sends updates out which you should install. In the search bar at the bottom type “windows Updates” and you should be able to see any available updates you have that are ready to install

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Thanks Mark. That’s what I thought. One of my rules of thumb is that if it’s not broken…

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Hi folks. I SEARCHED for this problem and just COULDN’T find ANYTHING for Android TV, so I hope you won’t be upset with me posting here … in with the PC problems posts :((

Need some help PLEASE.
I’m using my onn 4k pro android tv box and today while trying to open my YouTube it just locks on the open page and has a circle that just loops around under the YouTube page like buffering circles. It won’t load anything for me. I tried resetting the modem & router as well as unplugging my onn 4k pro but still get same error. Maybe someone knows what to do to help fix this problem. Maybe a code for downloader or something to reinstall or update?

Also, I CAN’T open my GOOGLE PLAY STORE. It says I have to sign-in again but nothing happens to allow me to do so. I keep trying to select Sign-in but I get NO RESPONSE as screen just sits there frozen with constant looping circle on the sign in page! Like a looping circle when Wi-Fi isn’t working.

ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated!!!

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I’m not one of the resident experts here. But when I’ve had problems with YouTube or Smarttube usually getting the latest version solves it. I would definitely check out the TP Toolbox and download Smarttube. If you prefer YouTube make sure you have the latest update. Not sure why you can’t open the Google Play Store. Sorry. This may point to a problem I’m not familiar with.

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