The Set Associations feature is not working right for certain file types

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I'm having some issues with the Set Associations feature, located in the Default Programs section of the Control Panel. There are a number of file types/protocals that are set up to be opened with the wrong programs by default. When I go to change the program, the browse option doesn't let me choose the program I want. One of the files that I'm having this problem with is the .docx file. I want to set up to make Microsoft Word the default program, but it keeps recommending Microsoft Word Viewer and won't let me select Microsoft Word from my computer. I know this isn't a major problem and that the files can be opened by Word using other methods. It's just annoying and it bothers me when something doesn't work right on my computer. Also a lot of the files/protocals have unknown application listed under the default program column. I know that can't be right. Do any of you know what is causing this?

 

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