Set Default Browser

Follow these instructions to set your Windows PC default browser to be Chrome.

Windows 10

  1. Open Settings: Press Win + I to open Settings.

  2. Go to Apps: Click on "Apps."

  3. Default Apps: In the left menu, select "Default apps."

  4. Change Web Browser: Scroll down to "Web browser," click on the current default browser, and select your preferred browser from the list.

  5. Confirm Changes: Windows may prompt you to confirm, so choose "Switch anyway."


Windows 11

  1. Open Settings: Press Win + I to open Settings.

  2. Go to Apps: Click "Apps" and then "Default apps."

  3. Find Your Browser: Scroll or search for your preferred browser in the list.

  4. Set as Default: Click on it, and under "Make [browser] your default browser," select "Set default."

  5. Manually Set for File Types (if needed): Scroll down and change defaults for specific file types (.htm, .html, http, https).



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Doc ID:
109626
Owned by:
Albert D. in UI College of Veterinary Medicine
Created:
2021-03-11
Updated:
2025-04-03
Sites:
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine