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
    2024-11-07T10:29:21+00:00

    I had this problem the temporary solution I found which I have used is to close any popup telling you to update Messenger. Open my browser (Chrome for me) and search for messenger (or click icon if shown). Click on Messenger and you can login as usual. Sometimes it fails login but just open a new tab and it works. I then input my code to load all messages and then everything works as before. Slightly tedious but hopefully they will realise their mistake (possibly after being fined) and will stop this protectionist policy. If not many people (including me) will be seriously looking for an alternative.

    If anyone has found an alternative which can retain historical posts please share.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-08T09:47:36+00:00

    I cannot find it at all and I looked for hours...

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-08T14:22:12+00:00

    Dont work

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-08T22:04:06+00:00

    They are no longer allowing you to use the old app. Got the notice today that if I want to continue to use messenger on my pc, I have to download the new edge app

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-09T14:17:15+00:00

    I have Opera GX installed (the app is in the Microsoft Store) but still cannot select it.

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