Chrome resets to Edge default continually


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idainc

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Periodically I go through a routine of using PC Manager beta, Disk Cleanup and clean up browsing data in Chrome and afterwards when I open Chrome it asks me to reset my default browser. This requires six steps in default apps to get back to suing just Chrome and not Edge. Cant quite determine how its happening but I'd sure appreciate some tips to permanently lock Chrome as the default browser. Thanks in advance.
 

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windows 11 64i7-12700T32 GBNvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
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windows 11 64
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PC/Desktop
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HP
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i7-12700T
Memory
32 GB
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Nvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
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1920 / 1080
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Samsubg 990 Pro 1TB
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All in One
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USB
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I don't know anything about PC Manager, but in the 2 optimizing programs I use I can set exclusions. Poke around in its settings to see if it offers the same.
 

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
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    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
I found this in relation to PCManager.
The Browser Protection tool prevents malicious apps from changing the default browser. Our system has Chrome as the default browser, but the app offered subtle hints to change it to Edge. It is part of Microsoft’s strategy to compel users to switch to Edge. There’s no harm in doing that, but it all boils down to personal preference. Click on Change the default browser option and set it to your favorite browser.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
When I open PC Manager and click on Health check, there is an option under Potential issues named Reset default browser to Edge.

I only have checked Items to cleanup; Browser cache, Temporary files and System logs. I have unchecked everything else.

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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProRyzen 7 3700x32 GBNVIDA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Personal Build
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 3700x
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Crosshair VI AMD X370
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    On board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    (2) AOC E2752Vh 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD M.2 and SATA
    Cooling
    Air cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech M705 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps Download | 10 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Firefox Beta
    Antivirus
    Windows Security???
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 Family
    Macrium Reflect (Paid)
    eM Client
    Adobe Acrobat DC (Subscription)

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Core i7 10510U @1.80GHz16GB DDR4
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad 20U1001UUS
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 10510U @1.80GHz
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Browser
    Firefox Beta
Thank You. I don't have the potential issues tab (see attached) and when I check change the default browser it shows its already set by another app. Maybe Windows default apps ?
 

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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 11 64i7-12700T32 GBNvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
OS
windows 11 64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
i7-12700T
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
Screen Resolution
1920 / 1080
Hard Drives
Samsubg 990 Pro 1TB
Case
All in One
Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB
Internet Speed
600 MBS
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MS
idainc said:
Thank You. I don't have the potential issues tab (see attached) and when I check change the default browser it shows its already set by another app. Maybe Windows default apps ?
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That's interesting. Try running PC Manager as administrator and see if you can set your default browser. I use Firefox as default and haven't had any issues with PC Manager.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProRyzen 7 3700x32 GBNVIDA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Personal Build
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 3700x
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Crosshair VI AMD X370
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
    Sound Card
    On board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    (2) AOC E2752Vh 27-inch
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD M.2 and SATA
    Cooling
    Air cooling
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech M705 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps Download | 10 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Firefox Beta
    Antivirus
    Windows Security???
    Other Info
    Microsoft 365 Family
    Macrium Reflect (Paid)
    eM Client
    Adobe Acrobat DC (Subscription)

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Core i7 10510U @1.80GHz16GB DDR4
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad 20U1001UUS
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 10510U @1.80GHz
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Browser
    Firefox Beta
A delete and reinstall of PC Manager and opening it up as admin seems to have fixed the issue. For Now.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 11 64i7-12700T32 GBNvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
OS
windows 11 64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
i7-12700T
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 1650 / Intel 770
Screen Resolution
1920 / 1080
Hard Drives
Samsubg 990 Pro 1TB
Case
All in One
Keyboard
USB
Mouse
USB
Internet Speed
600 MBS
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
MS
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