How to remove programs from the "Open With" menu?

Things I would like to remove from the Open With menu:

• Photos
• Windows Photo Viewer

For those who don't offer a solution and want to ask why:

• I'm obsessive compulsive about clutter on my computer.
• I've used computers 22 years and have no use for them.
• They make the Open With menu longer with no benefit..
• I'm 70 years old and not going to change my mind.

Hint #1: There is no uninstall option for these programs in Programs and Features.
Hint #2: It is going to require a registry edit.
Hint #3: I have already found several sites that claim to have the proper solution; but, none of their registry edits have worked.

 

Hi Alex, unfortunately it looks as though Registry edits is the only option.
How to Remove Programs from the “Open With” Context Menu in Windows
Have you tried this one?

 

Yes. It does not work for the specified programs.

Quote:

. . .you should also be aware that some built-in Microsoft programs cannot be removed this way. Both Microsoft Paint and Photos are included on the “Open With” menu. Even if we remove those entries . . . the programs will remain on the “Open With” menu.

Windows Photo Manager is another (not mentioned) that cannot be removed with this method.

 

In other words, it appears you would need to try and convince Microsoft to alter their Windows 8 operating system for you.