Setting the default browser to Windows 10.

Windows 10 is latest version Windows operating system as of September 2017. Compared to Windows 7, its settings have been significantly redesigned for many users. who are accustomed to Windows 7 now do not know how to change this or that setting in Windows 10.

In this article we will look at how to do it in Windows 10 desired browser default browser.

Setting the default browser in Windows 10

In order for the desired browser on your computer to be used as the default browser to open web pages, you need to do the following:

In the lower right corner near the clock, click on the message symbol and select “All options” in the menu that opens.

Applications

The “Applications and Features” window will open, which will immediately display a list of all programs installed on the computer.

On the left you need to select “Default Applications” in order to proceed to assigning the required default programs.

Setting your default browser

To assign a default browser, scroll to the bottom of the list and under the “Web Browser” line you will see the name of the browser that is currently assigned as the default.

To change this browser, you need to click on the one already assigned with the left mouse button and in the list that opens, select the one you need from those installed on your computer.

That's it. This is how you change and assign the default browser in Windows 10.

The Windows 10 operating system has a new Edge browser to replace the obsolete one Internet Explorer, which was used only by those users who, for some reason, could not install another one, due to ignorance or inability. The new OS, initially, after installation, has a default browser - Edge. I must say that Edge itself, as a means of viewing pages and websites, is quite good: fairly high page loading, a design close to the style of Windows 10 with simple and large buttons. Supports plugins and extensions that can be downloaded and then installed from the store.

But most users are accustomed to “their” programs and utilities that they have been using for many years, and not everyone likes the automatic opening of sites using the default program Edge.

How to set the default browser in Win 10

• Let's go to " All parameters" - in the lower right corner, click on the notification center button and select the settings tile there.

• Switch to the section " Applications».

• Next, “ Default apps».

• In the subgraph " Web browser"Select the browser we are interested in, then install the default browser Windows 10. You must first download it to your computer and install it, but you can also do this through the store.

In the case of downloading programs via " Shops n”, we enter it, here we look the right application. But it’s worth noting that the store, of course, already has quite a large number of applications and games. But this is still a different program, it is advisable to download and then install software, programs, utilities and applications from official sites. That is, for example, installed application Google from the store will work as a browser. But due to its version, also due to the fact that this is not the last current version browser, but just a mini-application, limited in its capabilities. It will not be able to provide the privacy and protection of user data at the level at which protection is provided in a full-fledged browser.

So, using the default programs that were installed at the time of installation or reinstallation of Windows, download, then install the desired browser, then go to settings, applications, all applications, here we open the Web browser subsection, then select the new browser that appears from the list to set it as default.

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A browser is a key tool when working with the Internet; no user can do without it, so the relevance of many related issues is only increasing. Although the browsers are, by and large, similar to each other, a significant difference is visible when using them, which indicates the level of optimization of the system. Based on this, if you have difficulties watching online movies, listening to music online, or long transitions, the browser may often be to blame. Perhaps you have a desire to set some other browser as default, today we will deal with this in detail and in an accessible way.

When upgrading your system to Windows 10, you will certainly encounter some inconveniences. One of them is related to the fact that you will not be able to run files with the application that was installed by default on the previous system. In order to restore the correct file association, you can use these instructions; in particular, we will look at how to determine the default browser that is convenient for you.

Which browser is the default on Windows 10?

By default, Windows 10 uses Microsoft Edge browser, it has good reviews from users due to its many advantages, perhaps after familiarizing yourself with it, you will not have the desire to change the default application.

But due to attachments, convenience, necessary extensions, which are extremely poorly represented in Edge, you will want to change the program you will use to surf, Microsoft has provided handy tool and for this action.

There are several ways to achieve the desired result, you can learn about them in our article. Before that, you may want to check out the Microsoft Edge browser because it is already more advanced than Internet Explorer. It has convenient functionality and is well integrated into the system, which helps save resources when working with it.

So, to replace the browser used automatically with any one you like, you can use the methods built into the browser itself.

Google Chrome as the main browser

1. Launch the browser itself, if you have difficulty finding the shortcut, the search will help you, with keyword"Chrome"

2. Go to the “Settings and management” menu Google Chrome", is located in the far right, upper corner and is indicated as 3 horizontal stripes;

3. From the list of options, select “Settings”;

4. In the next window, you can find the desired “Default Browser” item and click the corresponding button.

Mozilla Firefox as default browser

1. Launch your browser, you can use the search;

2. Just like in Chrome, the menu is located on the right, immediately after the search bar, when you hover your cursor you can see “Open menu”;

4. Almost the first item you will see is the opportunity to set it as default, thanks to the button of the same name.

How to determine Opera as the default browser in Windows 10?

Much of this is similar to previous browsers, but there are some nuances, since the core of Opera is significantly different from Chrome, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

1. Launch Opera using the shortcut or search in Windows 10;

2. In order to get to the right place, you can press the hot buttons Ctrl + P or click on the “Menu” button in the top left menu and select the “Settings” option;

3. When switching to new page, you should then go to the “Browser” section, where the treasured settings item is located.

There is another method by which you can install default applications from the general menu, which is a rather convenient method that uses standard Windows functions rather than the browser itself.

How to set default browser on Windows 10? Universal method

1. Go to the “Start” menu and select the “Options” or “Settings” tab;

2. Almost the last setting option you will see is “Default Applications”;

3. On the specified page you can install a video player, a program for viewing photos, playing music, and most importantly for us now, a Web browser;

4. After clicking on this item, you will be presented with a list of programs available for use in this direction, select the one you need.

If none of the suggested methods led to the desired result, and the browser you are using was not discussed in this article, then you can use the instructions above as an approximate way to solve this problem.

In general, browsers are made as clear as possible for people; most likely, you yourself will be able to find the desired item in your browser, in approximately the same place as one of the competitors.

Another method, which we will not consider separately, has its roots in the installation of the application. If you have not yet proceeded to installing your browser, you can check the “Set as default browser” option at one of its steps, then you will not have to manually perform the above steps. You can find out more about which browser is best for Windows by following the link.

Among other innovations operating system Windows 10 features a completely new browser Edge, which replaced the oldest Internet browser in the world, Internet Explorer (IE). The latter still exists, but is hidden quite far in the depths of the operating system. It was even removed from the taskbar. Apparently, Internet Explorer now serves only one purpose - to ensure so-called backward compatibility. In addition, it is still considered the most secure browser for conducting financial transactions. Many companies use special software in combination with IE for mutual settlements. New browser Edge has loudly announced itself with all sorts of (in my opinion, unhelpful) innovations, but nevertheless continues to actively change and develop. For example, in July 2016, when a major Redstone update was released for the “ten,” the functionality of “Edge” improved noticeably. Small details personally pleased me. For example, when you right-click on a bookmark, the “Open in a new tab” and “Edit” options appear, and the “Paste and Go” option now appears in the address bar. Little things, but nice. However, in other browsers they were implemented a long time ago.

Which browser to choose for Windows 10?

Be that as it may, despite all the improvements, neither one (Edge) nor another (Internet Explorer) browser from Microsoft personally makes me categorically outdated. I am by no means alone in this opinion. According to a reputable Irish service StatCounter for the first two weeks of September 2016, the number of users Edge in Russia does not exceed the statistical error, and Internet Explorer Only 5.5% of our country's residents use it. True, it is still one of the five most popular browsers in Russia. The undisputed leader in Russian Federation is Google Chrome (48.4%), and are already followed by Mozilla Firefox (14,85%), Yandex (12.27%) and Opera (almost 9%).

Which of these browsers to choose in order to replace the default Edge installed in Windows 10 is up to everyone to decide for themselves. Personally, I use several Internet browsers for different needs. My main one is Google Chrome, the second most used is Opera. Both of them, in my opinion, are quite comfortable and nimble. In addition, compared to others, they have the most improved data synchronization function, which allows you to reinstall the top ten, log into the browser, enter your account information and immediately return all your bookmarks, passwords, etc.

P.S.: Often, when installing any programs, you will be prompted to install a browser. Amigo from Mail.ru. I strongly do not recommend doing this. It has so many spam add-ons that even traditionally quiet antivirus programs they start swearing at him. In general, I personally try to stay away from Mail developments: it’s hard to find more intrusive services than this seemingly large and even respected (at least in the financial world) company. In general, this Amigo is a completely undignified product, and after installing it, it’s very annoying to clean out all the software garbage that appeared with it without any reason.

Changing the main browser in Windows 10 step by step

Now let’s move on to the actual process of changing the default Internet browser in Windows 10. There are at least two ways to do this: through the old and well-known Control Panel or using new feature « Options».

1 way

First, let's look at more new way, through "Options". I believe that it is better to immediately master innovations than to habitually grab onto the “shards” of old operating systems in the form of the Control Panel. Moreover, the new method is much more convenient and clearer for ordinary users, while the old one is confusing and more suitable for professionals.

• First, you need to launch the tool itself in the “Start” menu or in the “Notification Center” Options" In both cases, you need to perform two actions, so they are the same in terms of execution speed. Choose for yourself what is more convenient. Want even faster? Click Win+i.

• Now open the item “ Applications».

• In the left column, select the second item “ Default apps».
• Then scroll down the page to the point “ Web browser", click on it and select the Internet browser we need as the main one.

Windows 10 may then ask a follow-up question about whether we really don't want to use their amazing Edge product as our default browser anymore. We answer what we consider necessary and close “Options”. There is no need to save changes anywhere; they take effect automatically after making a choice. Now default browser in Windows 10 changed.

Method 2

I won’t describe in detail the second, more complicated method. I will give it in the form of specific steps:

1. We find through the search (magnifying glass on the taskbar) “Control Panel”.
2. Go to the “Programs” tab (green).
3. Among the many books we find a large green “Default Programs” item.
4. Go to the item “Set default programs”.
5. We wait a certain amount of time while the system collects data about all programs by default.
6. In the list that appears on the left, select the browser we need and click on the right “Set this program as default.”

I think you will agree with me that the first method is much faster and easier. However, it doesn’t hurt to know about the second option either. It allows you to make more detailed, fine settings, for example, change those default programs that are not available to us through “Options”. However, it is easier to “get lost” in it. Therefore, in a situation where we just need change the default browser used in Windows 10, a simpler, faster and more understandable method will be enough for us.

A few days ago the new operating system was officially released Windows system 10. Those who have already received the update on their computer can try how Opera works in the new OS.

Lots of new features, an updated Start menu, an improved design - Windows 10 looks great. However, some system settings are not as intuitive as we would like. For example, setting the default browser in Windows 10 is a little more difficult than in previous ones Windows versions. For those who have not yet figured it out, here are 2 ways in which you can set the default browser in Windows 10.

How to set the default browser in Windows 10 through the Start menu:

1. From the Start menu, open Settings and select System;
2. Select Default apps on the left side of the screen;
3. Scroll down to section Browser. If you haven't changed anything yet, then Microsoft Edge will be there;
4. Click on default browser and select browser Opera.

That's all the instructions. You have successfully set Opera as your default browser.

How to set the default browser in Windows 10 through browser settings:

Many of you are, of course, accustomed to the fact that Opera can be set as the default browser directly from its own settings. On Windows 10, you can start in a similar way, but with a few more steps added:

1. Open Settings in Opera for computers and click Browser;
2. Click on the button Do Opera browser default under the heading Default browser.
3. After this you will see a pop-up window with a description additional steps to change the browser in the system settings. You will need to close this window before opening System Preferences. After this, all that remains is to do the 4 steps described above: Start -> Settings -> System -> Default apps-> Browser.

It will soon become easier

As you can see, it currently requires a few extra clicks to set the default browser in Windows 10. It takes longer than we would like. Therefore, we are already working on a solution that will allow you to directly go to the “Default Applications” section in system settings. Very soon it will appear in the stable version.

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