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In Windows 11 (currently in preview, build 22000.51), how do I set the default browser? In the previous version Windows 10, I could select a default app for web browser but now everything is by file type or link type.

I use Firefox for example, and it asks me to set it as the default browser. When I try to make it the default browser, it opens the Default apps settings. I scrolled down to Firefox and associated it with everything there but the MAILTO type at the bottom. It still does not consider itself as the default browser.

Firefox link types

Firefox default

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After going back and forth in the settings, it appears there is a bug (in preview build 22000.51 at least). There were two file types that were not shown previously, .htm and .html. After setting these, Firefox is now the default browser.

I tested all file types and the crucial ones for Firefox to consider itself the default browser were .htm, .html, HTTP, and HTTPS.

Firefox link types missing

Conclusion

So in conclusion the answer is to go to Settings > Apps > Default apps > scroll to and select your installed browser of choice (Firefox, Chrome, etc.) and associate the file types or link types:

  • .htm
  • .html
  • HTTP
  • HTTPS
  • ...and any others you wish to open with your preferred browser

Firefox default current

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