Disable Edge Default Browser Prompts in Windows 11

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.

ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftEdge

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.

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge

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 “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.

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