Windows 10: Default browser settings suddenly not working on my Windows 10

Hi,

Every time I have to close and reopen my default browser, which is Firefox 60.0.1, a popup window comes up asking if I want it set to Firefox as my default browser and then in brings up the Default Apps Settings window. This started about the end of June 2018. First, Firefox is already set to be the default browser app in Windows 10>Settings>Apps>Default Apps Settings. Second I didn't make any substantial changes before this started. Just the default updates for Windows 10, Firefox, Office 365 Home. I use Windows Defender for my anti-virus software. Where and what should I be looking for to find/fix the problem?

Thank you!

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Unable to set default browser

• Does this issue happens while you try to set other browser as default too or is it specific to specific browser?

Any browser.

Already did the steps you suggested. It's some kind of bug where it's impossible to set a default browser at all.

I heard elsewhere from one other user that it seems to be a problem with upgrading to 10 on the SP3. Sounds very specifc.

 

Set as default browser in one click

Hi,

To set SRware Iron as your default browser, kindly follow the steps provided on the article:

Change your default browser in Windows 10. If SRware Iron is not listed, you can set it through
Set defaults by app. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

• Click Start button.
• Type in Default app settings.
• In the search results, select Default app settings.
• Click Set defaults by app.
• Click the program SRware Iron from the list.
• And then, click Set this program as default.
• Click OK.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Unable to set default browser

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

The information which you have provided is not enough for us to determine the issue. Please provide us more information.

• Does this issue happens while you try to set other browser as default too or is it specific to specific browser?

To set Internet Explorer/Edge as a default browser, I suggest you to follow the below given steps:

• Press Windows key and type Default Program in search and hit enter.
• Select "Set your default programs"
• Click on “Internet Explorer" or “Edge”.
• Select "Set this program as default” and Click OK.

Please post back with the results and the information asked, we will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.