Disable Edge Default Browser Prompts in Windows 11

This article explains how to prevent Microsoft Edge from prompting to be the default browser in Windows 11.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

Usually, Microsoft Edge checks whether it’s the default browser on startup and, if possible, automatically registers itself. A notification typically will appear, prompting you to switch to Microsoft Edge browser if it’s not the default.

You can disable that policy if you have switched your default browser and don’t want to be constantly prompted to switch back to Edge.

Stop Microsoft Edge browser prompts to switch the default browser

As mentioned, users can turn off a prompt from Microsoft Edge to switch the default browser on Windows 11.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Registry editor as administrator.

Then, navigate to the registry key below.

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

Next, double-click the DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled (REG_DWORD) name on the Edge key’s right pane to open it.

Then, type 0 to disable the Microsoft Edge prompting to switch your default browser for the current user.

If you do not see the “DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled” item, right-click a blank area and create a new REG_DWORD (32-bit) registry item.

Then, type the name “DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled” and enter 0 to disable the feature for the current user.

To restore the default behavior and continue to allow Microsoft Edge prompts to switch the default browser, delete the “DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled” item created.

If you want to apply this policy to all computer users, use the Registry key below.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

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 “Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” and setting the value to “0” to disable the prompt.
• To apply this policy to all computer users, the modification can be made under “Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge” instead.
• It’s important to note that rebooting the computer may be necessary for the changes to take effect.