Unable to set Chrome as the default browser
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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:
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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_______________________________ ☯ Zen my nuggets ☮ ______________________________
Do a favor for the environment, close your windows and adopt a penguin… 🐧
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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_______________________________ ☯ Zen my nuggets ☮ ______________________________
Do a favor for the environment, close your windows and adopt a penguin… 🐧
1 answer
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ModeratorHi,
Uninstall and reinstall Google Chrome, see if it adds to the list of web browser applications.
Please press any key to continue the disinfection...-
ContributorHi,
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. -
Moderator@zipe31yes =)
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