nil5d ago

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

https://piefed.ca/c/technology/p/637174/microsoft-wants-edge-to-automatically-open-by-default-every-time-you-turn-on-your-windows-1

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

When will they ever learn?

Show threadπ˜‹π˜ͺ𝘳𝘬
If you want to open Edge without actually wanting to open it, just accidentally click on one of the advertisements in the main menu or any info area widget. Those ignore the default browser and always open Edge.
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Show threaddrcobaltjedi4d ago
My new work computer on both teams and outlook just open edge with any links too ignoring my default browser preference. My last one obeyed like a good computer.
Show threadLink4d ago
You can change this in settings.
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There are links that use a specific β€œedge” link type that you can’t assign to other browsers without admin access. So if it’s a work computer you’re kinda boned
Show threadLink4d ago

You can definitely change Teams to use the default browser and not edge without admin access.

I’m pretty sure you can do the same with Outlook. Other links such as the start search menu sure you can’t change them.

Show threadlemongarlic4d ago
There’s an edge redirector app you can get which redieects edge:// links to your default browser
Show threadluxadazy4d ago
i followed the online instructions of people smarter than me and now i don’t have ads anywhere on windows
Show threadCileTheSane4d ago

one of the advertisements in the main menu or any info area widget

Okay, my biggest issue right with that has nothing to do with Edge.