Windows 10: Why is IE (sometimes) launched although it is not my default browser?

Discus and support Why is IE (sometimes) launched although it is not my default browser? in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Out of curiosity .. I have set a different browser as default. Sometimes, specifically when called on from within an application (e.g. check for... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by tfwul, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. TFWUL
    tfwul Win User

    Why is IE (sometimes) launched although it is not my default browser?


    Out of curiosity ..
    I have set a different browser as default.

    Sometimes, specifically when called on from within an application (e.g. check for updates)
    Internet Explorer is launched, although another browser has been configured to be the default.

    How come?
    Is it the application that specifically calls on IE instead of the default browser?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    tfwul, Jan 17, 2019
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  2. GUUSTAVOOO
    guustavooo Win User

    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.
     
    guustavooo, Jan 17, 2019
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  3. SUJATAMOKTAN
    SujataMoktan Win User
    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, Jan 17, 2019
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  4. PARTH P PATEL
    Parth P Patel Win User

    Why is IE (sometimes) launched although it is not my default browser?

    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.
     
    Parth P Patel, Jan 17, 2019
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