new messenger opens links in EDGE instead of default browser.

Anonymous
2024-09-27T18:55:31+00:00

Hi

I just made the asked the messenger update, and now all external links opens up in EDGE instead of my default browser. And I see no option to set it back.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-20T20:36:14+00:00

    Hi, I just tried that here and that installed an app that just takes me to my Facebook profile instead.

    However, you can get Messenger in the browser of your choice instead by looking for Messenger™ in Extension in the Chrome Webstore if you using a chromium browser.

    If you are using Firefox instead, then head over to Mozilla Addons and look for App for Messenger™ there.

    I tried both of those here and they do open up messenger in the browser upon clicking on their icons.

    I also did try to go to https://www,messenger.com which is Facebook Messenger and there is no download arrow that appears there in the address bar.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-20T03:51:13+00:00

    When you downloaded it, it should have asked if you wanted to pin it to your taskbar. Choosing yes would put it in your taskbar for easy access.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-17T00:54:37+00:00

    Thanks so much for this. It worked great.

    Quick question. How do you make this a shortcut on your desktop?

    Thank you in advance.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-16T05:56:36+00:00

    This isn't so much of a Microsoft issue but more of a Meta decision. They knowingly went this route. How absurd.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-15T18:55:31+00:00

    Can you receive calls on the DESKTOP version of FB messenger? I cant.

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