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Why isn't Chrome setting as default browser on my new Windows 11 Pro?

Sunil Raj Prasad 0 Reputation points
2026-02-02T00:24:38.2833333+00:00

I just bought a new computer and I bought Windows 11 Pro. I have successfully set it up but unable to set browser default to Chrome. I have downloaded Chrome and I go through the instructions of changing my default apps, hmtl and hmtls, and I click "set as default' a green check appears. but still when I click on Chrome, Bing opens. I tried changing the setting out of S mode but it is asking me to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Do I have to upgrade to Pro or is there another work around? Please help.

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  1. AI answer

    2026-02-02T00:24:45.65+00:00

    To set Chrome as your default browser on Windows 11 Pro, ensure that you follow these steps:

    1. Open Settings and go to Apps.
    2. Select Default apps.
    3. Scroll down to find Google Chrome and click on it.
    4. You will see options for different file types and protocols (like .htm, .html, http, https). Make sure to set Chrome as the default for each of these types.

    If you have done this and Bing still opens when you click on links, it might be due to a few reasons:

    • Browser Registration: Ensure that Chrome's installer has properly registered it with Windows. Sometimes, the registration process may not complete correctly, which can prevent it from being set as the default.
    • Windows Notifications: Windows may not have prompted you to select Chrome as your default browser. If you see a notification asking you to choose a default browser, make sure to select Chrome.
    • S Mode: If your device is still in S Mode, it restricts you to apps from the Microsoft Store, which could affect your ability to set Chrome as the default. You mentioned trying to change out of S Mode, but it requires upgrading to Windows 11 Pro. If you are already on Windows 11 Pro, ensure that you are not still in S Mode.

    If the issue persists, consider reinstalling Chrome and repeating the default browser setup process.

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 78,010 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-02T01:01:44.0833333+00:00

    Hi, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
    I don't believe your issue is with S mode, you can't install Chrome on S mode, and based on the description given, you successfully installed it.
    Looks like it imported settings from Microsoft Edge and set Bing and the homepage. You can change the homepage and search engine settings on Chrome settings.

    Please send screenshots to confirm this information.

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