While Microsoft Edge is the default browser on a Windows computer, it is also possible to change the default web browser on your computer to Google Chrome, DuckDuckGo and other web browsers.
This can be achieved by going to the “App Settings” menu, which provides the option to switch to any other Web Browser that have been downloaded and available on your computer.
Change Default Web Browser in Windows 11/10
The first step to change the default web browser on a Windows 11/10 computer is to download and install the third-party web browser that you want to use on your computer.
For example, if you want to use Google Chrome, you need to download the Chrome browser on your computer by going to Google’s official download site.
Once the download is completed, double-click on the Downloaded File and follow the instructions to Install the downloaded web browser on your computer.
Note: If you are unable to download the Web browser, your computer might be running Windows in S Mode. In such a case, you need to follow the instructions as provided in this guide: Fix: Can’t Install Google Chrome in Windows 11/10.
1. Steps to Set Default Browser In Windows 11
If you are using a Windows 11 computer, you can follow the steps below to change the default web browser on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Apps in the left-pane and then click on Default Apps in the right-pane.
2. On Default Apps screen, locate your preferred Web browser (Google Chrome in our case) and click on it.
3. On the next screen, click on Set Default button.
After this setting, when you click on links to websites in Email Messages and other apps, you will always find them opening in your preferred web browser.
2. Set Default Browser on Windows 10 computer
In the case of a Windows 10 computer, you can follow the steps below to change the defualt web browser.
1. Open Settings > Click on Apps Icon.
2. On the Apps screen, select Default Apps in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Microsoft Edge under “Web browser” section and select your preferred web browser.
3. Close the Settings screen and re-launch the New Web browser.