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  1. XD and PS defaults to open .ai files - AI files should open with Illustrator only

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    71 comments  ·  Illustrator (Desktop) Bugs » File Save, Import and Export  ·  Admin →
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    Completed (Comments Open)  ·  Ashutosh Chaturvedi responded

    We have this issue fixed, please refer to steps below to solve the issue

    XD defaulting to AI on Windows
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    • Please update to latest version of XD (13.1.32) to resolve the issue. Thank you XD engineering team for solving this issue.

    PS defaulting to AI on MAC
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    • Please update to latest version of Illustrator (23.0.1) to solve this issue.
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    Anonymous commented  · 

    I have tried to change content of my Smart objects from photoshop, or open .ai files...they all open with XD ! I have uninstall XD... my .ai files doesn't recognise AI 2019 (I have tried to select "keep using this app" and still doesn't works)

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    Anonymous commented  · 

    Your solution is Not Working ! And almost half of my day is stuck in solving your bugs...thats dissapointing ADOBE !!!

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    Anonymous commented  · 

    your solution it doesn't work... XD still opens my .ai files and my smart objects from photoshop !

    You will have to use the option
    Here are the steps to resolve it
    1. Select any existing .ai file
    2. Right click
    3. Open With and scroll to option choose another app
    4. Now select Illustrator CC 2019. If not present browse to the install directory by choosing more apps
    5. Make sure to select the option always use this to open .ai file

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