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Unable to set Chrome as the default browser

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zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   -  
Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   -
Hello everyone,

A friend entrusted me with her PC for some minor task manager issues upon shutdown.
After cleaning the said PC thoroughly with Adwcleaner, Malwarebyte, and other Ccleaner, I find myself unable to set Google Chrome as the default browser; -

Edge is specified as "Recommended for W10"; -

In the default settings, I can choose Chrome, but once clicked, it does not activate.

If I go through:
  • Right-click on Start
  • Control Panel
  • Default Programs
  • Set your default programs
  • In the left pane, select --> Google Chrome


Well, in the left pane I don't have the option; -
Google Chrome does not appear; -

If I select Edge and check the associations, there are 3 checked boxes (under Protocols) that cannot be unchecked: https, Microsoft-Edge, and Read.

Do you have a solution to my problem, please?

Google hasn't been much help this time; -

Thanks in advance.

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    Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
     
    Hi,

    Uninstall and reinstall Google Chrome, see if it adds to the list of web browser applications.

    Please press any key to continue the disinfection...
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    1. zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501
       
      Hi,

      Thank you for the intervention.

      But I eventually found the right procedure:

      Control Panel => Default programs => Set your default programs and computer access settings => Custom => Browser => Check Google

      It's still a bit heavy-handed for M$ to insist on imposing its browser, despite all the complaints it has received ;-\

      Thanks again.
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      1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712 > zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        yes =)
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