Chrome keeps wanting to be my default browser


nocruoro

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Hi I'm only use chrome for separate logins for guests instead of guest users

Firefox is my main browser and i keep private bookmarks. But Chrome has frequently asks to be the default browser, acting like a stubborn nagging person.
Their help forum is very inactive too


Can this be turned off within chrome://flags or any other way that affects how Chrome checks if it is my default browser?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook X415A
Uninstall Google Chrome. Use RevoUninstaller
  • select the program from the list
  • do NOT create a restore point when prompted (not needed, waste of time)
  • do NOT RESTART, even if prompted
  • when uninstall is compete, choose Advanced option to remove all left over folders/files/registry entries
  • select all items listed, each time, always. Every one. Then delete them
  • restart your computer
  • run FFox, make sure it's the default browser
  • download and (re) install Google Chrome
  • make sure you choose the install option that shows every option available to the user (don't just click and go for it)
  • unselect the option that wants to install GC as the default browser
  • when finished go to GC settings and amke sure default browser is not selected
  • open FFox and make sure settings are for it to be the default browser
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Slim S01
    CPU
    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
    Browser
    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
    Antivirus
    KIS
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    KIS
idgat said:
Uninstall Google Chrome. Use RevoUninstaller
  • select the program from the list
  • do NOT create a restore point when prompted (not needed, waste of time)
  • do NOT RESTART, even if prompted
  • when uninstall is compete, choose Advanced option to remove all left over folders/files/registry entries
  • select all items listed, each time, always. Every one. Then delete them
  • restart your computer
  • run FFox, make sure it's the default browser
  • download and (re) install Google Chrome
  • make sure you choose the install option that shows every option available to the user (don't just click and go for it)
  • unselect the option that wants to install GC as the default browser
  • when finished go to GC settings and amke sure default browser is not selected
  • open FFox and make sure settings are for it to be the default browser
Click to expand...
I already did that before i came here.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook X415A
nocruoro said:
I already did that before i came here.
Click to expand...
So you uninstalled Chrome but still receive "nag" notices for Chrome default browser ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win11 Ver 24H2 26100.2033
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel i5
    Memory
    8gb
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    256gb
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
nocruoro said:
I already did that before i came here.
Click to expand...
Sorry, can't help you any further. I refuse to have GC browser on any of my devices so can't check what's going on ... maybe a new marketing ploy by Google.

Maybe consider using another chromium based browser like Brave or Opera
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Slim S01
    CPU
    Intel i5-12400
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT730
    Sound Card
    OOBE
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB KIOXIA NVMe
    1TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    OOBE
    Case
    OOBE
    Cooling
    OOBE
    Keyboard
    BT
    Mouse
    BT
    Browser
    Brave FFox Chrome Opera
    Antivirus
    KIS
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion 15
    CPU
    i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Samsung NVMe 512GB
    + numerous/multiple SSD Type C USB enclosures
    Internet Speed
    NBN FTTN 50
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    KIS
nocruoro said:
Hi I'm only use chrome for separate logins for guests instead of guest users

Firefox is my main browser and i keep private bookmarks. But Chrome has frequently asks to be the default browser, acting like a stubborn nagging person.
Their help forum is very inactive too


Can this be turned off within chrome://flags or any other way that affects how Chrome checks if it is my default browser?
Click to expand...

Does this not work???
I was going to test it . . . I was sure I had Chrome on this computer but apparently I uninstalled it recently.

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You can also use Multiple Profiles on Firefox at same time though Ive never tried it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP, 7, 10 & 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i5 12400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UA ATX DDR4
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    On Board (for now)
    Sound Card
    ?
    Monitor(s) Displays
    43" Samsung tu7000
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    500W
    Case
    LIAN LANCOOL_205M
    Cooling
    Bunch of fans . . . :o)
    Keyboard
    Unicomp: Ultra Classic White Buckling Spring USB
    Mouse
    M510
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
    Browser
    Fire Fox
    Antivirus
    Windows
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