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I don't use Edge as my default browser. How can I stop Edge from launching when I start up my computer
Leon Theron
Edge should not launch automatically, however there are Edge processes that do start. Since Edge uses the same Chromium based engine as Google Chrome does, you should be able to find the settings menu. Click the three dots in the top right in Edge (A drop-down menu will appear), click settings, then click System on the left side. Turn off anything that has a sliding "on and off" switch.
That should do the trick. Now also make sure that you click the "Start menu" open Windows settings, Apps, and on the left side choose "Default Apps and then find where is says "Browser", click on whatever browser is showing and then choose your preferred browser of choice in the dropdown menu.
That should do the trick. Now also make sure that you click the "Start menu" open Windows settings, Apps, and on the left side choose "Default Apps and then find where is says "Browser", click on whatever browser is showing and then choose your preferred browser of choice in the dropdown menu.