Windows 10: Windows 10 cannot retain default browser after a restart

Discus and support Windows 10 cannot retain default browser after a restart in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; We are on a domain with Win10 1809 v.10.0.17763.720. The original WIM file has Chrome set as the default browser. But every time a system restarts, it... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by CruzJr, Sep 27, 2019.

  1. CRUZJR
    CruzJr Win User

    Windows 10 cannot retain default browser after a restart


    We are on a domain with Win10 1809 v.10.0.17763.720. The original WIM file has Chrome set as the default browser. But every time a system restarts, it reverts back to IE11. I have checked the DefaultAppAssociation.xml and DefaultFileAssociation.xml and confirmed that Chrome is the default. This has happened recently. I have removed whatever Windows updates that were installed recently with no change. So, when ever we open Chrome for the 1st time that day, we need to "Set as Default" every day. Any insight to this ?

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    Upgrading to 1903 for the 3000+ corporate systems is NOT an option right now (even though I have asked to take this route).

    :)
     
    CruzJr, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 2019
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    how to set Internet Explorer as default browser in Windows 10

    Hi George,

    As you want to set Internet Explorer as the default browser, I suggest you to follow the steps below:

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
    • In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
    • In the right pane, under Web browser, click on Microsoft edge and select
      Internet Explorer.
    • Restart the system and check.

    Hope this helps. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Sep 27, 2019
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  4. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User

    Windows 10 cannot retain default browser after a restart

    Setting Chrome as my default browser - Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

    I would suggest you to try these steps to see if it resolves the issue.

    • Go to Start > Settings > System.
    • Choose Default apps, then scroll down to
      Web browser.
    • Tap or click the browser that’s currently listed as your default, then choose Chrome from the list of apps


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Sep 27, 2019
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