Windows 10: Why has the Windows switching default browser back to IE not been addressed yet?

I have had to spend far too much of my valuable time searching the web for a solution to the simple problem of selecting MY preference for web browsers and having it STICK for good.


For some reason Microsoft likes to revert the default BACK to IE every day. No matter what I do.


Then I read on forums from as far back as 2016 with people having the same issue. Problem never solved yet the threads are closed.


Ok, no problem I will create my own new thread, let's waste some more time.


So HOW do I get Chrome to remain as my default browser?


Why has Microsoft NOT yet fixed this?


Why do they not realize how much time users are wasting DAILY having to manually switch it back over and over?


And do they even care?


Apparently not.


But instead of getting assistance, I am sure I will get bashed for bashing Microsoft.


Sure, that's porductive, let's not fix the issues, let's scold people for bashing an OS that could care less about the end user.


Fire away.


But I would LOVE to get a solution to this major issue that seems to be a non issue for Microsoft.


Thanks

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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.

 

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.

 

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.