Windows 10: How to change default browser to shortcut

Hello,

How do I change my default browser to a shortcut? Windows 10 does not let me browse through.

I have an airmouse, and every time I press the Home button, if I'm focused on a page (in Firefox) it goes to the default landing page.
I can create a shortcut with a command line to open a new window instead, but I need to be able to change what Windows starts when the Home button is pressed.
The Home button on my airmouse cannot be remapped.

Thank you.

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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.

 

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.

 

Default app changes (browser)

Hi Kumar,

I realize that you get notification message when you open Chrome. I will try to help you with this issue.

Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

• 
  Did you make any changes to the pc prior to this issue?
  
• 
  In which user account are you facing this issue?
  

Follow these steps to confirm that Chrome is set as the default browser:

• 
  Press “Windows key + I” to get the “Settings” screen.
  
• 
  Click on “System” and click on “Default apps”.
  
• 
  Under “Web Browser” select Chrome.
  

Keep us informed to help you further.