Opening the Microsoft Edge browser can sometimes feel like an exercise in patience, especially when you’re constantly prompted to set it as your default browser. If you’ve ever been taken aback by this consistent nudge, despite consciously choosing not to have set Edge as the default browser on Windows 11 or 10, you’re certainly not alone. Many users prefer to have a choice when it comes to their default browsing experience, without the repetitive reminders. Fortunately, there’s a way out. In this risewindows article, we will meticulously guide you on how to halt those persistent prompts, ensuring that Edge stops asking to be the default browser. Whether you’re comfortable using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor, we’ve got you covered. Read on for a hassle-free browsing experience on your Windows PC.
How to Stop Edge from Asking to be Default Browser in Windows 11 or 10 using Group Policy?
Do these steps to stop Microsoft Edge from asking to be the default browser on Windows 11 or 10 through Group Policy:-
Step 1. Open Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 2. Navigate to the following path in the left sidebar of the Local Group Policy Editor window:-
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge
Step 3. Double-click the policy name and Set Microsoft Edge as the default browser on the right side of the ”Microsoft Edge” folder.
Step 4. Choose Disabled.
Step 5. Tap the Apply button.
Step 6. Press the OK button.
Step 7. Restart your PC to apply the changes.
How to Prevent Edge from Asking to be Default Browser in Windows 11 or 10 using Registry Editor?
Do these steps to prevent Microsoft Edge from asking to be the default browser in Windows 11 or 10 through the Registry editor:-
Step 1. Open Registry Editor.
Step 2. Navigate to the following key in the left sidebar of the Registry Editor window:-
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft
Step 3. Right-click on the Microsoft folder to choose New > Key.
Step 4. Name that new key Edge.
Step 5. Right-click on the Edge folder to choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 6. Name the newly created REG_DWORD as DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled.
Step 7. Double-click on the DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled REG_DWORD to set its “Value data” to the following:-
- 0: Stop Edge from being the default browser.
- 1: Allow Edge to be the default browser.
Step 8. Tap on OK.
Step 9. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Conclusion
Stopping Microsoft Edge from incessantly prompting users to set it as their default browser can greatly enhance the user experience on Windows PCs. Whether using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor, the outlined steps provide a definitive guide on achieving this. Now, users can enjoy a hassle-free browsing experience without the constant nudges from Microsoft Edge.
