Windows 10: "Notification" that Chrome ran into a problem, so my OS is making MS Edge my default browser

Discus and support "Notification" that Chrome ran into a problem, so my OS is making MS Edge my default browser in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How do I prevent Win10 from replacing a default program I chose, with some Microsoft product? Replacing my browser with Edge as my "default" is an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Doug Firr, Sep 22, 2018.

  1. Doug Firr Win User

    "Notification" that Chrome ran into a problem, so my OS is making MS Edge my default browser


    How do I prevent Win10 from replacing a default program I chose, with some Microsoft product? Replacing my browser with Edge as my "default" is an example. I get a "Notification" (represented by a little 'word bubble' at the bottom right of my screen) that Firefox or Chrome ran into a problem, and Windows is thoughtfully making a Microsoft product the new default.


    I have no idea what problem it thinks Chrome ran into; that part isn't included in the "notification". And thank you very much, but I'd like to stick with my choice. If you want me to adopt Edge, make it comply with the latest HTML 5-point-whatever. Give it a better ide than Chrome or Firefox.


    Now, how do I prevent this unwanted default reassignment? Separately, how do I tell "Notification" not to interrupt me every time an email arrives? (I see no "App category" for annoying notifications, so I chose "Productivity", which is sort of the reciprocal app. At least it's related.)

    :)
     
    Doug Firr, Sep 22, 2018
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  2. MS Edge not listed in default browsers

    MS Edge has some shortcomings, and I changed my default browser to IE 11 (in Windows 10).

    As I've learned some workarounds for some of the Edge shortcomings, I felt I was ready to once again try Edge as my default browser. I went to Settings, System, Default apps, and scrolled to Web browser. Internet Explorer was shown there, of course, I clicked
    it, and the pop-up/drop-down list of available browsers displayed. It showed Internet Explorer, Google Chrome (which is installed), and Search for an app in the Store. Microsoft Edge, which is certainly on my machine and which I use regularly from the icon
    on my taskbar, is not shown as an option in the pop-up/drop-down list.

    Why is this, and what must I do to make Edge be my default browser?

    (And I swear, if some Microsoft Tech comes here and tells me to go to Settings, System, Default apps, Web browser, and choose Edge from the list, I'm making a nationally publicized walk to Seattle.)
     
    StuckOnWords, Sep 22, 2018
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  3. Issues with making chrome as default browser on Windows 10.

    Hi Richard,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in system settings or default browser program is change correctly.



    I suggest you to follow the steps to change the default browser as Chrome browser and check if it helps.

    1. Type "Control Panel" without the quotes in search box and click on it.

    2. Click on Programs.

    3. Then click on Default Programs and click on
    Set Default Programs
    .

    4. Click on chrome browser from the list.

    5. Click on Set this program as default.



    Please get back to us with an update on issue with making default browser as chrome, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Sep 22, 2018
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  4. sodapop Win User

    "Notification" that Chrome ran into a problem, so my OS is making MS Edge my default browser

    Cannot make Chrome as default browser


    Everything suggested to make Chrome default fails. Why am I forced to use Edge?, it constantly wipes out bookmarks. Chrome is my preference, is that not possible in windows 10?. Had to start a new post as the old one would not accept my reply. Please let me know why Microsoft does not allow any other browser. No problem with other defaults. Very frustrated when I have tries all of the normal methods of making a default browser and chrome even asks me when I log in with it if I want it to be my default. I click yes and still nothing.
     
    sodapop, Sep 22, 2018
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