How Do I Change My Default Browser on Windows 7?
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Is the default Web browser of Windows 7?

The default browser in Windows 7 is Internet Explorer, but changing it to something else is easy. Here’s how to change it using the Control Panel. … Although you’re always free to use whichever Web Browser you like, the default browser is launched by Windows when clicking on links in email or Office documents.

How do I remove Google Chrome as my default browser in Windows 7?

The first is to right-click on your Windows taskbar, select Properties and choose the Start Menu tab. From here, click Customize and on the General tab change the Internet browser option from the selection in the drop-down menu from Google Chrome to your browser of choice. Then click OK.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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