Does Outlook recognize DuckDuckGo as a default Browser?

Question

I set DuckDuckGo as my default browser (was Edge) but then noticed that Outlook e-mails will not open to the browser when embedded hyperlinks are opened.

Answer 1

Outlook does not specifically recognize DuckDuckGo as a default browser. Instead, it typically opens links in the default web browser set in your system. If you have set DuckDuckGo as your default browser but are experiencing issues with hyperlinks in Outlook not opening, it may be due to how Outlook interacts with certain browsers.

To ensure that hyperlinks work correctly, you might want to check your default browser settings in Windows and ensure that they are configured properly. Additionally, if you are using a version of Outlook that has specific policies or settings, those could also affect how links are opened.

If you continue to have issues, consider reverting to a more commonly supported browser like Microsoft Edge or Chrome to see if that resolves the problem.

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