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last month have been forced use edge default browser.  of desktop internet shortcuts created using chrome or firefox not open correctly unless edge set default browser.  wiped out c drive partitions , reinstalled windows 10 build 14393 updated new build 15002 no luck.  desktop internet shortcuts open saved web page drive instead of going actual website when using chrome or firefox default browser.  causing this?  microsoft trying force me use edge default browser? happens on windows 10 pro computer.

hello rick,

 

let change default browser 1 want.

to change default web browser in windows 10, need follow directions mentioned in 1 of 2 methods given below.

method 1: change default browser in windows 10 using settings app

1. open settings app clicking settings icon on start menu or using windows logo , keyboard shortcut.
2. in settings app, click system (display, notifications, apps, power).
3. on left-side, click default apps.
4. now, on right-side, scroll down see web browser section.
5. click on default entry, microsoft edge, click choose app, , click on browser want make default.

method 2: change default browser in windows 10 using default programs

1. type default programs in start menu or taskbar search box , press enter key open default programs window.
2. click set default programs.
3. on left-side, under programs, firefox, or chrome, or other web browser want make default browser.
4. click on browser name want set default see set program default option on right-side. click set program default button make default web browser in windows 10.
5. next, on right-side, click other option titled choose default program, check box labelled select all in resulting window, , click save button.

 

let know happens.

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