

Click Next to select your default browser. Windows 8 & 8.1: A welcome dialog appears.

Start Chrome: Windows 7: A Chrome window opens once everything is done. For instance, currently, if you open Microsoft Edge on edge://settings/defaultBrowserĬlick the "Make default" button makes the browser the new default without additional steps, but if you click the same option on other browsers, you will only be directed to the "Default apps" page, which might indicate that the extra steps are temporary. If you're asked, 'Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device,' click Yes. Once you complete the steps, your browser of choice will be the new system default on Windows 11.Īlthough it appears that this time around is a lot more difficult to make another browser the default, consider that Windows 11 still hasn't been officially finalized, and the process may change in the final product. (Optional) Select each of the remaining types and select your preferred browser.5, 6, 7, and 8 for these file or link types: Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)
