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How to set the default web browser on Windows 11 and Windows 10

After setting up a new computer or fresh installation, Windows 11 automatically sets Microsoft Edge as the default web browser for links and different file types, regardless of any other browser you ...
Neowin

Mozilla finds new way to make itself Windows 11 default browser over Chrome, Edge0 0

Back in July 2024, Mozilla expressed its interest in extending Firefox support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 while others like Chrome and Edge had abandoned them. The browser-maker kept its promise and ...
ZDNet

I made Microsoft Edge my default browser because of these three killer features

After two decades of building Internet Explorer, the web browser everyone loves to hate, Microsoft finally threw in the towel four years ago and released an all-new browser, built on the same ...
Bleeping Computer

New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser

Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry. Windows users ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 gets to dodge Edge in Europe (again), but don't hold your breath for this in the US

TL;DR: Windows 11 now opens links from the widget board in the default browser instead of forcing Microsoft Edge, but this is only happening in Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act. It'd be ...