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Unfortunately, the changes are just for the Windows 11 Dev Channel, for now.

Unfortunately, the changes are just for the Windows 11 Dev Channel, for now.

Microsoft appears to be listening to feedback and criticism, making it easier to change the default web browser in Windows 11.

Windows 11's Start menu has been a hot button issue for nerds and Windows enthusiasts since the very first reveal of Microsoft's newest operating system. Now, it seems the company is finally responding to fan feedback and making tweaks... but will they be enough?

It's been an eventful week in the Microsoft-verse thanks to some Edge shenanigans, a festive Windows Ugly Sweater, and Dev Channel build 22509, which addresses many issues related to Windows 11.

With the recent Windows 11 Dev Channel Insider build 22509, Microsoft introduced a new "Set default" option that makes it less tedious to select the default web browser for various file types.

Despite recently taking away the option to open internal links in other browsers, and stepping up its campaign to convince would-be Chrome users to stay with Edge, it seems Microsoft has made a surprise change in Windows 11 that will make it easier for users to set a different browser as the default.

The shame about the promo pushing around Edge is that the browser stands perfectly well on its own (considerable) merits.

Microsoft has backtracked on its controversial default browser changes in Windows 11 and will soon allow users of Chrome, Firefox and other browsers to set a default browser with a single button.

Microsoft is backtracking on some Windows 11 default apps changes. A new update makes it easier to switch to browsers like Firefox or Chrome.