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
    2024-03-26T17:56:08+00:00

    Inside Outlook; go to File > Options > Advanced > File and browser preferences;

    There is a option for "Open Hyperlink" Which can be set to Microsoft Edge or Default Browser. This needs to be set to Default Browser.

    HTH

    Kevin.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-27T14:32:49+00:00

    That worked for me! Thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-04-03T20:11:38+00:00

    Thank you,

    That did work. I was never aware that Microsoft office had the option.

    Looked for this answer for about 2 weeks before I was able to find the answer.

    Thank you,

    Winslow

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