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
    2024-02-09T00:29:34+00:00

    Thank you JC03. What you said worked!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-09T11:27:48+00:00

    Open Outlook and then go to File etc.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-14T15:58:20+00:00

    HI

    This has happened again to me today. Installed latest update, default browser still set at Chrome, but outlook had reverted to orginal problem. Followed advice, file/options/advanced, still set to default browser. When I altered this then back to default , got same message. end date before start date.

    Last time this happened, I solved by closing outlook, the reopening, but this doesnt work this time. Giving up now, will try again tomorrow.

    Please sort this out Microsoft, it must be a minor programming fault and its annoying your loyal users.

    Kathy

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-14T23:43:01+00:00

    Her directions were to go into Outlook and then File > Options > Advanced > Look for "Open Hyperlinks from Outlook In:" Change it to Default Browser. Outlooks default Is Edge.

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