It makes sense to choose microsoft edge as the default browser if you are using windows as your primary platform. Considering you get plenty of extra features and a good user experience, edge should be a satisfactory choice. If you prefer a clean and straightforward user experience with features geared towards privacy, brave can be a good pick. All the settings in microsoft edge are very transparent and easy to find. Maybe you’re not even trying to find and you want everything in front of your eyes automatically. And i’m using edge (the latest version in my time) and not facing any such issue where i update my browser and my settings go to defalut. So i can’t help you with that.
Which version of Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows?
This article applies to Microsoft Edge version 77 or later on Windows 8 and Windows 10. For Windows 7 and mac. OS, see the Set Microsoft Edge as default browser policy.
You may try this method to change the default browser using Edge. Click the three dots located on the upper right corner 3. On the left pane, click Advanced 5. On the right pane, scroll down at the bottom and locate Address bar search 6. Click on Change search provider 7. Type in the default browser 8.
How do I change the default browser from Google Chrome to edge?
Just went under the general Windows settings and found the default apps section. I then scrolled down to where it listed Google Chrome, highlighted it and selected Microsoft Edge from the list., and thank you. You got me thinking at the problem differently. Was this reply helpful? Sorry this didn’t help. Thanks for your feedback.
Should you switch to the new Microsoft Edge?
If you’ve been using the old Edge as your default browser, the new one will be your default as well. If you’ve set another browser as your default, the new Edge won’t automatically override your preference — but like all browsers, it will ask if you want to make it the default. It’s probably worth at least trying out the new Edge.
One inquiry we ran across in our research was “How do I switch to Microsoft Edge from chrome?”.
Under Web browser, select the browser currently listed, and then select Microsoft Edge or another browser. We recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge to enjoy a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience.
What will be the default web browser on Windows 11?
Now, if you are running Windows 10 or a preview build of Windows 11, chances are that the Microsoft Edge browser is the default web browser at boot. This is akin to Apple, where you get a default browser (Safari) at first boot and you can build from there.
How do I change the default address bar search in Microsoft Edge?
Click the three dots located on the upper right corner 3. On the left pane, click Advanced 5. On the right pane, scroll down at the bottom and locate Address bar search 6. Click on Change search provider 7. Type in the default browser 8. Then select Set as default Hope this information is helpful.
How to make Google the default search engine in Windows 10?
First select Google Chrome in the Web browser section, then select Microsoft Edge from the list of browsers available on your computer. When Microsoft Edge is listed under the Web browser, you’ve made it the default browser app and can close the Windows 10 Settings.