By default, Windows comes with Microsoft Edge as the default browser. However, you may want to use another browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox or Opera. Fortunately, changing the default browser on Windows is easy and can be done in a few simple steps. In this article, we will explain how you can change the default browser in Windows.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings
Click on the Start menu and click on the gear icon to open Windows Settings.
Step 2: Select “Apps” option
Within Windows Settings, click on “Applications” to open the application settings page.
Step 3: Select “Default Apps”
On the app settings page, select “Default Apps” in the left panel.
Step 4: Select the default browser
Scroll down to the “Web Browser” section and click on the browser you want to set as your default. If the browser you want to use is not listed, click "Browse for more apps in the store" and install the browser of your choice from the app store.
Step 5: Confirm the change
After selecting the browser, you should see an option to "Set as Default". Click this option to confirm the default browser change.
Ready! 🙂 You now have a new default browser on your Windows. Whenever you click on a link or try to open a website, Windows will automatically open the selected default browser.
Changing the default browser in Windows is simple and can be done in a few simple steps. By setting a different browser as your default, you can customize the browsing experience on your computer and use the browser of your choice. With the new default browser, you will enjoy browser-specific features and tools that will make your web browsing experience even better.
