How to Stop Internet Explorer Opening Edge
Are you tired of Internet Explorer automatically opening Microsoft Edge every time you try to access a webpage? This can be quite frustrating, especially if you prefer using other browsers like Chrome or Firefox. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to stop Internet Explorer from opening Edge automatically.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
First, launch Internet Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access Internet Options
Once Internet Explorer is open, click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Tools menu. From the menu, select “Internet Options.”
Step 3: Navigate to Programs
In the Internet Options window, click on the “Programs” tab. This tab contains various settings related to your web browsers and email clients.
Step 4: Set Default Web Browser
Under the “Default web browser” section, you will see a list of installed web browsers on your computer. Select the browser you want to use as your default, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If your preferred browser is not listed, click on “Make default” to set it as the default web browser.
Step 5: Set Default Email Client
If you also want to stop Internet Explorer from opening Edge when you click on email links, you can set a default email client. In the “Default email client” section, select the email client you want to use, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. If your preferred email client is not listed, click on “Make default” to set it as the default email client.
Step 6: Apply and Close
After setting your preferred web browser and email client, click on the “Apply” button to save the changes. Then, click “OK” to close the Internet Options window.
Step 7: Restart Internet Explorer
To ensure that the changes take effect, restart Internet Explorer. From now on, when you try to access a webpage or click on an email link, Internet Explorer will open your chosen web browser or email client instead of Edge.
By following these simple steps, you can stop Internet Explorer from automatically opening Edge and enjoy a more customized web browsing experience.
