Enhancing your Windows 11 web-browsing experience can be achieved by changing the default browser. If you have a preferred browser, such as Chrome, you can set it as the default in Windows 11 to avoid the hassle of always closing Edge before launching your preferred browser.
Here’s a simple guide on how to change the default browser in Windows 11:
How to Change the Default Browser in Windows 11
Changing your default browser in Windows 11 is a straightforward process. If you wish to use a single browser for all your activities, you can easily set it within the Settings menu.
Step 1: Open the Windows 11 Settings menu by pressing Windows key + I and select Apps from the menu on the left.
Step 2: Choose Default apps from the center menu.
Step 3: Scroll through the list to find the browser you want to set as your default and select it. In this example, we’ll choose Brave.
Step 4: Click on the Set as default button in the top-right corner.
How to Change the Default Browser for Specific File Types
If you prefer to use a specific browser for certain file types, you can customize this setting in Windows 11. Here’s how:
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Apps > Default apps and select the browser application you want to make default for a particular file type.
Step 2: On the browser’s page, you’ll see a list of web-related file types. Scroll down to find the file type you want to change and select it.
Step 3: Choose the app you want to handle that file type as the default application and click on the Set default button.
Step 4: If your browser isn’t listed, select Choose an app on your PC and use File Explorer to set the default app for that file type.
If you’ve also removed default apps you don’t like, such as Microsoft Edge, you can learn how to completely uninstall them.
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