What is how to make chrome default browser?

To set Google Chrome as your default browser, follow these steps depending on your operating system:

  • Windows:

    1. Open the Settings app (you can find it in the Start menu).
    2. Click on "Apps", then "Default apps".
    3. Scroll down to "Web browser".
    4. Click on the current browser listed (e.g., Microsoft Edge).
    5. Select Google Chrome from the list.
    6. You may need to confirm your choice in a pop-up window.
  • macOS:

    1. Open the System Preferences.
    2. Click on "General".
    3. Find the "Default web browser" option.
    4. Select Google Chrome from the dropdown menu.
  • Within Chrome Settings (Alternative for both Windows and macOS):

    1. Open Google Chrome.
    2. Click the three vertical dots (Menu icon) in the top-right corner.
    3. Select "Settings".
    4. In the search bar at the top, type "default browser".
    5. Click on the "Default browser" option that appears.
    6. If Chrome isn't your default, you'll see a button labeled "Make default". Click it. This will then take you to the operating system settings mentioned above.

Important considerations:

  • You might need administrative privileges on your computer to change the default browser.
  • Some programs might try to open links in their preferred browser regardless of your default settings.
  • After setting Chrome as default, test by clicking a link in an email or document to confirm it opens in Chrome.

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