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Mauro Huculak

THE TRUTH ABOUT: How to set the default web browser on windows 11 | History Defined

Windows 11 change default browser.

After setting up a new computer or fresh installation, Windows 11 automatically sets Microsoft Edge as the default web browser for links and different file types, regardless of any other browser you may install.

While Microsoft Edge, built on Google's Chromium engine, is optimized for Windows and offers features like vertical tabs, extensions, password monitoring, and cross-platform support, many users prefer alternatives like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, or Brave.

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