Change the Default Web Browser in Windows 11

This tutorial shows how to change the default web browser in Windows 11. Using the Settings app, you can choose an installed browser such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, or Opera. After you set the default, links and supported web pages will open automatically in that browser. The video walks through the Apps and Default apps screens and also shows how to review the file and link types associated with the browser.

How to Change the Default Web Browser in Windows 11 : PC Tutorial, by No Rest For The Wicked on YouTube. 1 min 38 s.

Video length
1 min 38 s
Time to do it
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
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What this tutorial covers

  • Navigate from Start to Settings, then Apps and Default apps.
  • Search for and select the browser you want, then click Set default.
  • Review the individual file types and link types associated with the browser.

Prerequisites

  • The browser you want to set as default must be installed on the Windows 11 PC.

Limits and exclusions

  • This tutorial covers Windows 11 only.

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