how can i make google chrome the browser for facebook in win 11

Question

I tried to follow the instructions on the Microsoft Q&A answer done by Kirito|Microsoft Community Support Specialist. The steps were relatively clear with the first two steps but the next step

Then set Google Chrome as default until you find the Facebook link.

I have set chrome in other locations I see Chrome as my default in the list. I cannot find the Facebook or Meta link in the apps listed. So I am at a loss how to make the correction in this area. (somewhat of a novice when it comes to doing all of the settings.

Can you provide me with some clarification on what this statement means or what I am to do?

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Answer 1

I am unsure what you mean by setting Chrome as the default for Facebook, if you have set Chrome as your default browser in Windows, then how are you trying to access Facebook and what is Facebook opening in.

Answer 2

To set Google Chrome as the default browser for opening Facebook links in Windows 11, you need to ensure that Chrome is set as the default browser for HTTP and HTTPS links. Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select Settings (you can also press Windows + I).
2. Go to Apps: In the Settings window, click on Apps.
3. Default Apps: Select Default Apps from the left sidebar.
4. Set Default for Chrome: Scroll down to find Google Chrome in the list of apps. Click on it to see the file types and link types it can handle.
5. Set HTTP and HTTPS: Ensure that both HTTP and HTTPS are set to open with Google Chrome. If they are not, click on each one and select Google Chrome from the list.

After completing these steps, any link you click on Facebook should open in Google Chrome. If you still encounter issues, try restarting your computer to ensure all settings are applied correctly.

If you cannot find Facebook or Meta specifically listed in the default apps, it’s because Facebook links are typically handled by the default browser settings (HTTP/HTTPS) rather than being listed as a separate app.

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References:

• Launch the Default Apps settings page
• Windows app defaults platform