A few days ago, the new operating system Windows 10 was officially released. Those who have already received the update on their computer can try how Opera works in the new OS.
With tons of new features, a redesigned Start menu, and an improved design, Windows 10 looks great. However, some of the 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 haven't figured it out yet - here are 2 ways you can set the default browser in Windows 10.
How to set the default browser in Windows 10 from the start menu:
- From the start menu open Settings and select System;
- Please select Default apps on the left side of the screen;
- Scroll down to section Browser... If you haven't changed anything yet, Microsoft Edge will be there;
- Click on default browser and select browser Opera.
That's the whole instruction. You have successfully installed Opera as your default browser.
How to set the default browser in Windows 10 through browser settings:
Many of you, of course, are used to the fact that Opera can be set as your default browser right from its own settings. In Windows 10, you can get started in a similar way, but there are a few more steps to follow:
- Open up Settings in Opera for computers and click Browser;
- Click on the button To make Opera browser default under the heading Default browser.
- After that, you will see a pop-up window describing additional steps to change the browser in the system settings. You will need to close this window before opening System Preferences. After that, it remains to do 4 actions described above: Start -> Settings -> System -> Default apps-> Browser.
It will get easier soon
As you can see, it still takes a few extra clicks to set the default browser on Windows 10. It takes longer than we would like. Therefore, we are already working on a solution that will allow you to go directly to the "Applications by default" section in system settings... It will appear in the stable version very soon.
Tell us how you feel about Windows 10!
Among other innovations, the Windows 10 operating system was marked with a completely new browser Edge, replacing the oldest Internet browser in the world Internet Explorer(IE). The latter still exists, but is hidden quite far away in the bowels of the operating system. It was even removed from the taskbar. Apparently, Internet Explorer now serves only one purpose - to provide so-called backward compatibility. In addition, it is still considered the most secure browser for financial transactions. Many companies use special software in combination with IE for mutual settlements. New Edge browser loudly declared itself all sorts of (in my opinion, not very useful) innovations, but nevertheless continues to actively change and develop. For example, in July 2016, when a major Redstone update was released for the top ten, the functionality of the Edge improved markedly. Small details made me happy personally. For example, when you right-click on a bookmark, the items "Open in a new tab" and "Edit" appeared, and the item "Insert and go" now appeared in the address bar. Little things, but nice. However, in other browsers they were implemented a long time ago.
Which browser should you 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 absolutely outdated. In this opinion, I am by no means alone. 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 is used by only 5.5% of the inhabitants of our country. True, at the same time it is still included in the five most popular browsers in Russia. The undisputed leader in Russian Federation is an Google chrome (48.4%), and already followed by Mozilla Firefox (14,85%), Yandex (12.27%) and Opera (almost 9%).
It is up to everyone to decide which of these browsers to choose in order to replace the default Edge installed in Windows 10. Personally, I use several Internet browsers for different needs. The main one for me is Google Chrome, the second most used is Opera. Both of them, in my opinion, are quite comfortable and nimble. In addition, in comparison with others, the data synchronization function is the most refined in them, which allows you to reinstall the top ten, enter the browser, enter your account data and immediately return all your bookmarks, passwords, and so on.
P.S .: Often, when installing any programs, you are prompted to install a browser Amigo from Mail.ru. I strongly advise against doing this. There are so many spam add-ons in it that even traditionally quiet antivirus programs start swearing at it. In general, I personally try to stay away from Mail's developments: it's hard to find more intrusive services than this kind of large and even respected (at least in the financial world) company. In general, this Amigo is a completely undignified product, and after its installation it is very annoying to clean all the software garbage that appeared along with it without any demand.
Change your primary browser in Windows 10 step by step
Now let's move on to the very 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 function « Parameters».
1 way
To begin with, I will consider more new way, through the "Parameters". I believe that it is better to immediately master the innovations than to habitually grab onto the "fragments" of old operating systems in the form of the Control Panel. Moreover, the new method is much more convenient and understandable for ordinary users, and 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" Parameters". In both cases, you need to do two steps, so they are the same in terms of speed of execution. Choose for yourself what is more convenient. Want it even faster? Click Win + i.
- Now we open the item " Applications».
- In the left column, select the second item " Default apps».
- Then we scroll down the page to the item " Web browser", Click on it and select the Internet browser we need as the main Internet browser.
Windows 10 may then ask an additional question as to whether we really don't want to use their delightful Edge product as our default browser anymore. We answer what we think is necessary and close the "Parameters". You don't need to save the changes anywhere, they take effect automatically after making a selection. Now default browser in Windows 10 changed.
2 way
I will not describe in detail the second, more confused method. I will give it in the form of concrete steps:
- We find through the search (magnifying glass on the taskbar) "Control Panel".
- We go to the "Programs" tab (green).
- Among the multibooks, we find a large green item "Default Programs".
- Go to the item "Setting default programs".
- We are waiting for a certain amount of time while the system collects data about all programs by default.
- In the list that appears on the left, select the browser we need and click on the right "Use this program as default."
I think you will agree with me that the first method is much faster and easier. However, knowing about the second option does not hurt either. It allows you to make more detailed, subtle settings, for example, change those default programs that are not available to us through the "Parameters". 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 way is quite enough for us.
If you have more than one browser installed on your computer, then you will constantly be faced with a notification asking which one you want to use to open a particular file. Over time, this can get bored, and you will be left with two options - delete all browsers except the most convenient one, or change the settings and select the default browser.
What is the default browser?
In the basic settings of your computer, you can find the "Default browser" option. It designates which of the browsers on your computer will open links. That is, if you open a file containing a link to a document or page, you will not receive the message “Which browser should you use to execute this command?”, But will go straight to the desired tab.
How to install and configure the default browser
There are several ways to change the browser that will be given priority for tasks.
Universal way
This method is suitable for setting any browser to the "default" status, since the parameters will be changed through the settings of the computer itself. The only difference is the location of these settings, depending on the Windows version.
How to change in Windows 10
How to change in Windows 7 and 8
How to assign manually
If for some reason you cannot switch to changing the default browser through the computer settings, then you can do this through the browser itself. If you are using Windows 8.1, 10, then the settings will appear on the screen, in which you will need to confirm the action by changing the browser manually.
How to choose Google Chrome as default
How to change settings for Opera
Setting settings for Mozila Firefox
What settings to set to use Yandex Browser
How to make Internet Explorer the permanent default browser
How to set Microsoft Edge as default
Confirmation of the change
The final way to change the default browser is to accept the notification that sometimes appears when starting a non-primary browser.
What to do if the default browser is not installed
There are several ways to fix the error that keeps the browser resetting by default or not showing up at all.
Restart your computer
The first thing to do in a situation like this is to restart your computer. All programs and background processes will be restarted and may start working correctly.
Reinstallation
Completely erase the browser from your computer's memory, and then download the installation file from the developer's official website and go through the installation process. This can help when the files responsible for the operation of the browser have been damaged by a virus or user actions.
Change the way you open programs and files
If you cannot set the default browser, then you can do the opposite: ask all files and programs a browser through which they will be required to open at startup.
So, if you use several browsers at the same time, then you need to choose the most convenient one and change the computer settings so that all required files and programs by default opened with it. This can be done through Windows options or the settings of the browser itself. If your default browser keeps resetting, then you need to manually fix the problem using one of the above methods.
After a clean install or upgrade of the operating system to Windows 10, it will designate the built-in Edge as the primary browser (you can find out how to disable it in the article). But if you are used to using a different browser to surf the Internet, you need to know how to make the default browser in Windows 10.
Setting the default browser
There are several ways to install the Internet browser you previously used by default.
In the Settings app
In Control Panel
In the Internet browser settings
In the settings of each Internet browser, you can set it as the main one. How to do this, look at the example of Google Chrome.
Good to know! You can also install the one that you constantly use as the main browser during its installation. You will be prompted to do this automatically.
Associating files with the master browser
It's better to use the classic Control Panel to associate a certain file type with your main browser, because it provides more options than the Settings app.
Video
Watch the video on how to use all three ways to set your default browser.
Output
The built-in browser in Windows 10, despite new additional features, is rarely used as the default Internet browser. Therefore, you can install the main browser that you are used to using. This can be done in the Control Panel, the Settings application, or in the program itself.
IN operating system Windows 10 has a new browser, Edge, to replace the outdated Internet Explorer, which was used only by those users who, for some reason, could not install another, due to ignorance or inability. The new OS, initially, after installation, has a default browser - Edge. I must say, Edge itself, as a page viewer, as well as sites, is pretty good: fairly high page load, 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 automatic opening of sites using the default Edge program is not to everyone's liking.
How to set the default browser in Win 10
- We go to " All parameters"- in the lower right corner, click on the notification center button and select the settings tile there.
- We switch to the section " Applications».
- Further, " Default apps».
- In the subgraph “ Web browser"Select the browser we are interested in, then install the browser by Windows default 10. You must first download it to your computer and install it, but you can do it through the store.
In the case of downloading programs via " Shops n ", we enter it, here we are looking for desired application... But it is worth noting that the store, of course, already has a fairly large number of applications and games. But this is still another program, it is advisable to download and then install software, programs, utilities and applications from official sites. That is, for example, the established google app from the store will work as a browser. But due to its version, also the fact that this is not the last current version browser, but just a gadget, limited in its capabilities. It will not be able to ensure the privacy and protection of user data at the level that provides protection in a full-fledged browser.
So, using the default programs that were installed at the time of installing or reinstalling Windows, download, then install the browser you want, then go to the 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.