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How do I change the Windows 11 configuration, only Microsoft Edge appears by default?

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Windows 11 Pro for Workstations 22635.3575

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
How do I change the Windows 11 configuration, only Microsoft Edge appears by default?

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On the "Default apps" page, locate your browser of choice. Here, you'll find all sorts of options, including HTM, HTML, PDF, SHTML, SVG, WEBP, XHT, XHTML, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS. These are the individual link and file types you can tie to any browser of your choice.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8960
    CPU
    i7-13700k
    Motherboard
    GENUINE DELL XPS 8960 DESKTOP MOTHERBOARD INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 XD433
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    (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
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    NVIDIA FOUNDERS EDITION GEFORCE RTX 4060-Ti
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    DELL
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    AZIO
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    INTERNET SPEED 100 MBPS
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    MICROSOFT EDGE AND GOOGLE CHROME
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    NORTON 360
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    ALTEC LANSING SPEAKERS
On the "Default apps" page, locate your browser of choice. Here, you'll find all sorts of options, including HTM, HTML, PDF, SHTML, SVG, WEBP, XHT, XHTML, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS. These are the individual link and file types you can tie to any browser of your choice.
Yes, in the URL:microsoft-edge, only Edge appears and I want to know how to change this to another browser, like Vivaldi, which is my default.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
I usually just right-click and .htm/.html file and Open with then choose the browser desired. New choices at the bottom are Always or Just once. Or just open the desired browser and should be a choice to set it as default.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 2TB WDC HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
These are those links that only open with Edge, I want to change this because in the European Economic community this has changed but here in Brazil I don't know how to change this.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
These are those links that only open with Edge, I want to change this because in the European Economic community this has changed but here in Brazil I don't know how to change this.
Because in the EEA a law was passed to force MS to make Edge Un installable. There is no comparative ruling in other parts of the world.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 build 10.0.26635.3566 Beta
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 14 5430
    CPU
    Intel i7-1355U
    Motherboard
    Dell 0GMW80
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 14" and LG Ultrawide 26"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 and 2560 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVME Gen 4 M.2 SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell KM3322W
    Mouse
    Dell Trackpad or Dell KM3322W
    Internet Speed
    900mb down / 400mb up FTTP
    Browser
    Edge 124.0.2478.67 Beta
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Windows 365
    1TB OneDrive
    Outlook
    Visual Studio Code
    Visual Studio
    Python 3.12.2
    Macrium Reflect
    Dell Update
    MyDell
    Dell SupportAssist
    Dell TB16 Thunderbolt dock
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Tablet
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7
    CPU
    Core i5 - 1035G4
    Motherboard
    Microsoft
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Surface touch
    Screen Resolution
    2736 x 1824
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    PSU
    Microsoft
    Case
    Microsoft Keyboard
    Cooling
    None
    Mouse
    Microsoft Arc Intellimouse
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Surface Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    900mb / 400mb FTTP
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
How do I change the Windows 11 configuration, only Microsoft Edge appears by default?

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I'm referring to any link that only opens exclusively with Edge, even if for everything else another browser is set as default, as is the case with these URL:Microsoft-Edge links where only Edge appears as an option to open, like this one. in capture.
Like when I click on a program like my HP printer program and instead of opening my default program, which is Vivaldi, it opens Edge because it is the default for "Edge" type links.
There is EdgeDeflector that allows me to get around this, but this program removes the copilot from Windows 11 and I don't want that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
The only thing that comes to mind is how certain Web pages or programs are written, could be asking for Internet Explorer which actually calls Edge. Test that opening by putting iexplore.exe in the Start, Run box.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 2TB WDC HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Only Edge is allowed to handle microsoft-edge:// URLs. Here's a post from the developer of EdgeDeflector, who has since joined Vivaldi, coincidentally.

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 [rev. 3593]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC12WSHi7
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P, 2100 MHz
    Motherboard
    NUC12WSBi7
    Memory
    64 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    built-in Realtek HD audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3219Q
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 990 PRO 1TB
    Keyboard
    CODE 104-Key Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Clears
  • Operating System
    Linux Mint 21.2 (Cinnamon)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC8i5BEH
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8259U CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Iris Plus 655
    Keyboard
    CODE 104-Key Mechanical Keyboard - Cherry MX Clear
Only Edge is allowed to handle microsoft-edge:// URLs. Here's a post from the developer of EdgeDeflector, who has since joined Vivaldi, coincidentally.

This makes it clear that Microsoft does not give the user the slightest respect and completely ignores our wishes.
I'll wait to see if anyone comes up with a way to get around these restrictions without damaging the operating system installation.

MSEdgeRedirect also removes Copilot damn, no options.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
I'm referring to any link that only opens exclusively with Edge
If it's an Edge Exclusive link, why is it necessary for you, a Vivaldi user, to open it?
What is the extension of the link, html, mhtml, or what?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
I want to prevent programs that I have installed on the system from opening links in Edge and opening them in Vivaldi, which currently does not occur in HP programs, for example.


With MSEdgeRedirect, however, it removes Copilot...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung Odyssey
    CPU
    Core I7
I want to prevent programs that I have installed on the system from opening links in Edge and opening them in Vivaldi, which currently does not occur in HP programs, for example.
That's a bummer! :(
Sorry, I don't know what to suggest! 🤷‍♂️
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

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