Introduction
In Windows 10, Microsoft Edge is the default web browser. The work of the default web browser in the Windows family is to open a link in the email or from any other messenger. When we click on a link it opens through a default web browser. Using the default web browser is time saving and gives a better experience to the user.
The user can change this default setting to any other web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
This tutorial will show you various ways on how to set or change the default web browser in Windows 10.
Method 1. Using the Windows Settings
Follow the instructions below to set or change the default web browser.
Step 1
From the start menu, select "settings".
Step 2
"Windows Settings" window will appear on the screen and then click on "Apps".
Step 3
Click on "Default apps".
Step 4
"Default apps" window will appear on the screen and select the "Web browser" option, and here, you can set the default web browser as per your need/requirements.
Method 2. Using the Web browser
Follow the instructions below to set a default web browser
Step 1
Open any web browser (like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge).
Step 2
In the top-right corner, click on the "Customize and control Google Chrome" option (indicated by 3-dots) and then click on the "Settings" option.
Step 3
Under the "Default browser" section, click on the "Make default" option.
Step 4
"Default apps" window will appear on the screen, and then select the "Web browser" option.
Step 5
Here, you can set the "Google Chrome" as your default web browser.
Method 3. Using Control Panel
Follow the instructions below to set or change the default web browser.
Step 1
From the Start Menu, open the Control Panel.
Step 2
Navigate the following: Programs > Default Programs > Set your default programs, and click on it to open the 'Default apps' window.
Step 4
"Default apps" window will appear on the screen, and then select the "Web browser" option.
Step 5
Here, you can set the "Google Chrome" as your default web browser.
Conclusion
By following any of the above methods, you can set or change the default web browser in Windows 10.
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