Windows 10: Cannot choose default browser

Discus and support Cannot choose default browser in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I know how to set the default browser in Windows 10. Settings>Apps>Default apps. A recent update to Windows 10 has locked in MS Edge as my default... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DanielCooley1, May 26, 2019.

  1. Cannot choose default browser


    I know how to set the default browser in Windows 10. Settings>Apps>Default apps.


    A recent update to Windows 10 has locked in MS Edge as my default browser. I cannot choose any other browser including IE11. I want Firefox to be my default browser. Also NONE of the following work:


    1. Choose default apps by file type

    2. Choose default apps by protocol

    3. Set defaults by app


    Please help.

    :)
     
    DanielCooley1, May 26, 2019
    #1

  2. Changing default browser to IE and wifi issues

    Hi Ed,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • In desktop search, type default app settings and select the result.

    • Under Web browser, click the current browser (EDGE).

    • Choose Internet Explorer and set it as
      default.


    Hope it helps.
     
    SujataMoktan, May 26, 2019
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Setting Chrome as my default browser - Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

    I would suggest you to try these steps to see if it resolves the issue.

    • Go to Start > Settings > System.
    • Choose Default apps, then scroll down to
      Web browser.
    • Tap or click the browser that’s currently listed as your default, then choose Chrome from the list of apps


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, May 26, 2019
    #3
  4. Erika Aro Win User

    Cannot choose default browser

    Default Browser Keeps Changing to Edge

    There are three other ways to set your default program. In Default apps, navigate the page to find the following:

    • Choose default apps by file type
    • Choose default apps by protocol
    • Set defaults by app

    To manually change your default browser, follow these steps:

    • Set your preferred default browser to skip Choose default apps by file type. Click
      Choose default apps by protocol then look for HTTP and HTTPS. Change them to your preferred browser.
    • After that, click Set defaults by app and wait for the new windows to load. Search your preferred browser and click it. Select
      Set this program as default and press OK.
    • Close all your browsers and check if it still asks you to set your browser.

    Let us know how it goes after doing the troubleshooting steps.
     
    Erika Aro, May 26, 2019
    #4
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