Fortunately, that’s exactly what this guide is here to examine. So if you’re looking to change your default browser in Windows 11 to something other than Edge, you’ve come to the right place.
First, you’ll need to download your favorite browser
The first step here is going to be a big one. Namely, you’ll need to decide which browser you’d like to use. And with dozens to choose from, that’s not necessarily going to be an easy task. Unless, of course, you already have some idea of what you’re looking for. After all, the same browsers that reside at the top of the pile on Android are, by and large, also on Windows. So, if you’ve got a favorite browser on that platform already — or another mobile platform — chances are there’s a desktop version too. That should ultimately make finding one easier if you haven’t already chosen one. Exactly how you’ll go about getting your new browser, whichever you choose, is another matter. Although, in most cases, you’ll simply need to navigate to the appropriate site. For instance, searching for Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, and then going to the official sites and looking for the download link.
How to change your Windows 11 default browser
Now that you’ve downloaded your favorite browser, you’ll need to set your default in Windows 11. Typically, as noted already, Windows 11 sets that to Edge. Microsoft Edge is the company’s Chromium-based evolution away from Internet Explorer. And, now that the big change-up has happened, it’s arguably as good as Chrome in many regards. But not necessarily in all of the ways that some will want. Conversely, many users simply have a preferred browser that they’ve already been using. Or that’s required by work or for some other reason. And some users simply don’t like Chrome, to begin with. So using a Chromium browser may not sit right with some users. But, unlike previous versions of Windows, it’s no longer a matter of simply opening the new browser and clicking a button to set it to default. Microsoft has effectively moved the whole process to the Settings, away from the foreground. Here’s how you can change the default so that Windows 11 no longer opens all of your links and other suitable clicks in Microsoft Edge for browser use cases.
