Disable Edge Default Browser Prompts in Windows 11

Disabling the constant prompts from Microsoft Edge asking to be your primary web browser stops those annoying pop-ups from appearing every time you open a different application or update Windows 11 Build 23H2. These notification banners happen when the operating system notices you prefer a different program like Chrome or Firefox, but you can block them entirely by editing a specific key in the Registry Editor (a built-in Windows tool for managing system settings).

Stop Microsoft Edge browser prompts to switch the default browser

You can disable Edge default browser prompts in Windows 11 by adding a specific entry to the Registry Editor. This stops Microsoft Edge from repeatedly asking you to change your web browser every time you open it, letting you use Chrome, Firefox, or another browser in peace.

Open the Registry Editor (a tool that lets you make advanced changes to Windows settings ⚙️) as an administrator.

Navigate to the following registry key:

ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftEdge

Double-click the ‘DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled‘ entry (a registry value of type REG_DWORD) on the right side of the Edge key to open it.

Enter the value 0 to disable Edge prompts for the current user.

If the 'DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled' item isn't visible, right-click an empty space and create a new REG_DWORD (32-bit) registry item.

Name it 'DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled' and press Enter to disable the feature for the current user.

If you want to allow Edge prompts again, delete the 'DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled' item you created.

To make this change apply to everyone using the computer, use the following registry key instead.

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge

Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Conclusion:

• Users can easily prevent Microsoft Edge from prompting to be the default browser in Windows 11 by adjusting settings in the Windows Registry.
• The process involves modifying the "DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled" registry key under "ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftEdge" and setting the value to "0" to disable the prompt.
• To apply this policy to all computer users, the modification can be made under "ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge" instead.
• It's important to note that rebooting the computer may be necessary for the changes to take effect.