How to Change the Default Browser in Windows 11

Created by Brad Nelson, Modified on Thu, 20 Feb at 3:58 PM by Brad Nelson

How to Change the Default Browser in Windows 11

If you want to use Chrome, Firefox, or another browser instead of Edge:

  1. Open Settings (Win + I).
  2. Click Apps, then select Default apps.
  3. Scroll down and click your current default browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge).
  4. Click Google Chrome (or your preferred browser) and select Set default.
  5. Repeat for other file types if needed (e.g., .html, .htm, .pdf).

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