Why are links in emails automatically opening in Edge, when all other browsers have been uninstalled/deleted. I haven't changed anything so what is going on?

Anonymous
2023-07-04T09:11:11+00:00

Having changed nothing on PC settings, why all of a sudden, are links from Outlook emails automatically opening in Edge.

I have deleted all but Google Chrome (cant seem to delete Edge), which is my default browser so nothing should be opening in any other browser, including Edge.

I do NOT want to use Edge and seems like it is choosing to open without me allowing, which surely is an inappropriate use of Microsofts abilities..

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10

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Anonymous
2023-07-04T10:08:05+00:00

Hi, Emma.

I'm Jen. I'm an independent advisor and would happily help you figure this out.

Are you experiencing this while using your Outlook desktop app? Also, did this happen after an update? It might have been changed to Microsoft Edge instead of your default browser. To change this, go to File > Options > Advanced > File and browser preferences and select your preferred browser.

Feel free to share how it went.

Kind regards.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-26T11:30:48+00:00

    Hi Emma,

    Thanks! I had this same experience. Made the changes as on your comment and it works!

    Kind Regards

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-26T12:38:08+00:00

    yeah, pretty tacky on Microsoft's part to hijack the browser.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-05T18:41:32+00:00

    I have the exact same issue, and no, my default browser is Chrome. I even called Microsoft help and chatted and worked remotely with them and they couldn't figure it out.

    It is very suspicious. Looks like microsoft is using their muscle to force their browser on everybody.

    They only partial fix that they guy that helped me suggested is to right click the link and then "copy the hyperlink" and then paste it into the address box of your preferred browser

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-05T20:35:51+00:00

    I found the fix for mine. I use Outlook. In Outlook, there is a setting for which browser to use for links within an email. It defaults to Edge. Changed it and it was a whole new ballgame.

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