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It sounds like Microsoft is killing the Edge browser built into Windows 10 and placing a big bet on Google's web technology instead Read in app Microsoft Edge is the successor to Microsoft Internet Explorer and comes built into Windows 10. Pictured: the Edge web browser. Microsoft Microsoft is poised to ditch Microsoft Edge, the default web browser on Windows 10, according to reports from The Verge and Windows Central. Instead, Microsoft could release a new browser that's based on Chromium, the web engine that powers the leading Google Chrome web browser. Chromium is a leading web standard, while Microsoft's EdgeHTML has lagged considerably. Among other things, this would open the door for Google Chrome to finally come to the Windows Store on Windows 10. Microsoft is slated to discontinue Edge, the browser that comes built into Windows 10, according to reports from The Verge and Windows Central. Edge was introduced in 2015 as the successor to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The idea, according to those reports, is that Microsoft is moving away from its own EdgeHTML rendering engine and towards Chromium, the web engine that powers Google Chrome. Chromium, first released by Google in 2008, has become the web's predominant standard, thanks to the wild success of the Chrome browser. The success of Chromium has become something of a headache for Microsoft, both internally and externally — The Verge reported that employees and customers alike have been frustrated that the Microsoft Edge browser doesn't work properly with some websites and apps that were optimized for Chromium. It sounds like Microsoft is poised to release a new browser, based on Chromium, that would leave EdgeHTML in the past. Intriguingly, The Verge reported that this move would also open the door for a version of Google Chrome on the Windows app store — the main thing stopping that from happening, so far, is that Microsoft has required all web browsers in the Windows Store to use EdgeHTML. If EdgeHTML goes, so too will that barrier. Read more: Microsoft removed a 'useless' Google app from its store for violating its policies Of note is that this new browser could recycle the Edge name, and it could even take much of its interface. After all, Microsoft Edge may not have been as mature or fully featured as Google Chrome, but it has a slick interface and pretty solid performance. However, the engine is the very heart of a web browser, and without EdgeHTML, it would really and truly be a whole new piece of software, whatever Microsoft ends up naming it. Also of note is that such a web browser could play right into a new round of rumors that Microsoft is working on

(Image credit: Future)Microsoft's new Edge is a much better browser than the previous version and a legitimate contender to Chrome. But instead of letting you decide that for yourself, Microsoft is making Edge a permanent fixture of Windows 10 — and by permanent, I mean that it can't be uninstalled (via ZDNet).Microsoft Edge hands-on review: The Chrome killer has arrivedGoogle Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser is best?Google Chrome issues critical security warning for 2 billion usersThe Redmond-based software giant sneakily published a new support page on its website titled "Can't uninstall Microsoft Edge." Ironically concise in how it captures the knee-jerk frustration of those who try to remove the browser, that headline pretty much says it all.Microsoft writes a few more sentences underneath attempting to justify the rigidity of this policy. "We want to ensure all Windows customers have the latest Microsoft Edge browser for the performance, privacy, security, productivity, and support features it offers." Fair enough. But then the hammer drops: "The new version of Microsoft Edge is included in a Windows system update, so the option to uninstall it or use the legacy version of Microsoft Edge will no longer be available."There is a good reason for why Microsoft Edge comes installed on new Windows 10 laptops: you need a browser to download another one. The problem is that people who don't want to use Edge can't get rid of it after installing their browser of choice. It will remain on your PC, eating up hard drive space and taking up a slot in the Start Menu.Get our in-depth reviews, helpful tips, great deals, and the biggest news stories delivered to your inbox.I'm personally a big fan of the new Edge but I'm an even bigger advocate of consumer choice. Microsoft isn't on the same page. Instead of letting its new browser speak for itself (seriously though, it's great), the company is forcing people to keep it on their systems, which could artificially inflate its user numbers (the new Edge already toppled Firefox as the second-most popular browser). Before I signal Microsoft out as the only offender,

Microsoft has been adding a lot of great and innovative features to its Edge browser, but some of the essentials of a modern-day browser are still in the works. Finally, those who are prone to accidentally closing windows stuffed will tabs will soon see a warning in Microsoft Edge. A Much-Needed Warning Coming to Microsoft Edge While Microsoft has yet to go on record about this new feature, you can see it in action over on the Microsoft Edge Tech Community. Forum user HotCakeX found the feature in a recent build of Microsoft Edge Canary. Canary is a special branch of the Edge browser that's updated every day with features developed the day before. As such, while it can be buggy, it's a fantastic way to see all the new features on the horizon. For example, we first spotted Microsoft Edge's sleeping tabs feature in the Canary and Dev builds of the browser. HotCakeX noticed that Microsoft Edge Canary now warns the user if they try to close a window that contains multiple tabs. The feature is hidden behind a flag, which you can find at edge://flags/#edge-ask-before-closing-multiple-tabs. Once the flag is enabled, Edge will give you a pop-up message confirming that you want to close the window. Bringing Microsoft Edge Up to Speed While Microsoft has had a lot of success with its new Chromium Edge browser, it's still missing a few key features that Chrome and Firefox have. With this new update, one more essential feature comes to Edge, much to the pleasure of tab-aholics. If you're a fan of using different browser profiles, you may want to check out Microsoft's plans for cross-profile tabs. When it's fully released, this feature will allow you to quickly and easily move tabs between your different profiles. Image Credit: StockVectorsIllustrations / Shutterstock.com

To make Chrome the default browser on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Default apps, select “Google Chrome,” and click on “Set default.” UPDATED 7/15/2024: On Windows 11, Microsoft Edge is the default browser for navigating the internet, opening web links, and viewing PDF files. However, you can change it and make the system default to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Opera, or any other browser.In the operating system’s original release, Microsoft aggressively prevented users from making another browser the default. However, after many complaints, the company reversed the changes and rolled out a new option in the “Default apps” settings page, making it easier to ditch Microsoft Edge as the default browser.When you use the option, the system makes the new browser (such as Chrome) the default for “.htm,” “.html,” “HTTP,” and “HTTPS,” which are the primary protocols to access the web. However, it’s not perfect since Microsoft Edge will continue to be the default for other protocols, including “.pdf,” “.svg,” “.xhtml,” and “FTP.”In this guide, I will teach you the steps to change the default browser on Windows 11.To make Google Chrome the default browser on Windows 11, use these steps:Open Settings on Windows 11.Click on Apps.Click the Default apps page from the left side.Select Google Chrome to make the new default browser on Windows 11.Click the Set default button.(Optional) Click the “.pdf” protocol and select the Set default button to make your preferred browser the new default.Once you complete the steps, Google Chrome will become the new default on Windows 11. However, it won’t be the default for everything since web results using Windows Search and Widgets dashboard (and Outlook) links will continue to open with Microsoft Edge using Bing. In the case of Outlook, you can change the settings to force the email client to open links with your default browser.Also, when you click the “Set default” button, the system will only change the browser for specific web files. As a result, you will have to manually set the new browser as the default for other files, such as .pdf, .svg, .webp, etc. Although this guide is specific to Chrome, the same instructions will work for any web browser, including Firefox, Opera, Safari, Brave, etc.If you install Firefox outside the Microsoft Store, the app will prompt you to make it the new default. When you click the button to switch, the action will set Firefox as the new default for “.HTM,” “.HTML,” “HTTP,” and “HTTPS” file types. However, if you install the browser from the Microsoft Store, you won’t get the option.Update July 15, 2024: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.