While Microsoft Edge is the default web browser in Windows, it is possible to change the default web browser on your computer from Microsoft Edge to Google Chrome, DuckDuckGo and other web browsers.
This can be achieved by going to “App Settings” menu in Windows, which provides the option to switch from Microsoft Edge to any other web browser of your choice.
Change Default Web Browser in Windows 11/10
The first step to change the default web browser on a Windows computer is to download and install the third-party web browser that you want to use on the computer.
For example, if you want to make Google Chrome as the default web browser; the Chrome browser needs to be already downloaded, installed and available for selection on your computer.
Note: If you are unable to download the Web browser, your computer might be running Windows in S Mode. In such a case, you need to follow the instructions as provided in this guide: Fix: Can’t Install Google Chrome in Windows 11/10.
1. Make Google Chrome As Default Browser in Windows 11
If you are used to Google Search, you can follow the steps below to make Google Chrome as the default web browser on your computer.
1. Open the Edge browser on your computer and go to Google’s official download site.
2. Click on Download Chrome to download the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
3. Once the download is completed, open ChromeSetup.exe File and follow the instructions to Install Google Chrome browser on your computer.
4. Open Settings > click on Apps in the left-pane and then click on Default Apps in the right-pane.
5. On Default Apps screen, locate Google Chrome and click on it.
6. On the next screen, click on Set Default button.
After this setting, when you click on links to websites in Email Messages and other apps, you will always find them opening in Google Chrome.
2. Make DuckDuckGo As Default Browser in Windows 11
Similarly, you can make DuckDuckGo as the default browser on your computer by using the following steps.
1. Open Microsoft Store on your computer
2. Search For DuckDuckGo > Download and Install the DuckDuckGo browser on your computer.
3. Once the browser is installed, open Settings > select Apps in the left-pane and click on Default Apps in the right-pane.
4. On Default Apps screen, locate DuckDuckGo and click on it.
6. On the next screen, click on Set Default button.
After this, DuckDuckGo will become the default browser on your computer.