Microsoft finally enables users to change the default browser on Windows 11

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Windows 11 allows users to change the default browser

Finally, the software giant Microsoft 'assists' in making switching default browsers on Windows 11 easier. With the cumulative update (KB5011563) released this week, there's an additional option allowing users to switch default browsers on Windows 11.

In addition to the list of bug fixes and new enhancements, the latest Windows 11 update also includes a new option in the Settings app, enabling users to switch default browsers on Windows 11 with a single mouse click instead of multiple steps as before. Thus, we have more choices to use Google Chrome, Cốc Cốc, or Firefox as the default web browser instead of Microsoft Edge.

Windows 11 allows users to change the default browser

After installing the update, follow these steps to change the default web browser on Windows 11:

Step 1: Install your preferred browser.
Step 2: Open the Settings window by pressing Windows + I, then navigate to Apps => Default Apps
Step 3: Here, find and open your favorite browser from the list.
Step 4: Finally, click the Set default button to set it as the default browser.

Reference: How to change the default browser on Windows 11

Certainly, Microsoft will continue to try to 'impose' the use of Edge in various ways. Changing the default browser on Windows 11 through the Settings app does not affect opening specific file formats. Edge remains the default browser for opening PDF, SHTML, SVG, FTP and other web file formats. Additionally, users still need to install third-party software, applications to open links in Windows Widget on non-Microsoft Edge web browsers.

If you want to utilize the new features on Windows 11 but don't know how to install, you can refer to the Windows 11 installation guide here to install this latest operating system and its special features

This new move by Microsoft indicates that the company has listened to user feedback and is a completely 'right direction' step.

Finally, to install the latest Windows 11 update, you can go to Settings =>Windows Update, find and download KB5011563.

Details: How to update Windows 11

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