How To Change The Default Browser In Windows

Changing the Default in Windows 11

Chaing the default browser in Windows 11 requires a few more steps than previous Windows versions. You’ll need to choose which browser and what file types it will open by default. See how below:

How to Choose a New Default Browser From the Start Menu

If you have Windows 10, you might be able to change the default browser quickly, without launching any of the specific browser apps, as below. First, type default apps into the Search field, then scroll down to the Web browser heading. Select the browser that is the default, and you’ll see a list of browsers available on your PC. Select the one you would like to open web links, and then close the window. If that doesn’t work for you, give the following instructions a try, depending on which browser you use.

Google Chrome

To set Google Chrome as your default Windows browser, take the following steps. Your computer opens the Default Apps applet, where you can choose Google Chrome as your default browser.

Mozilla Firefox

To set Mozilla Firefox as your default Windows browser, take the following steps.

Microsoft Edge

To set Microsoft Edge as your default browser in Windows 10, take the following steps.

Opera

To set Opera as your default Windows browser, take the following steps.

Maxthon Cloud Browser

To set Maxthon Cloud Browser as your default Windows browser, take the following steps.