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The choice of browsers in Windows 11 was one of the controversial problems of the operating system. According to Microsoft, the changes compared to Windows 10 allow the
The choice of browsers in Windows 11 was one of the controversial problems of the operating system. According to Microsoft, the changes compared to Windows 10 allow the use of different browsers for each type of extension and protocol, thus offering greater customization and flexibility. For competitors and some users, this is a monopoly technique that prevents the use of alternatives and the free choice of the user who is only trying to promote their own Edge browser.
The problem may seem negligible, but it is not and is about to cause another “browser war”. In Windows 8.1 and earlier, when you installed the alternate Internet Explorer web browser, the software offered to set it as the default, and if you chose it, that was all you had to do. In Windows 10, programs cannot be set as default automatically, including browsers, but selection is still easy from the Settings menu.
For Windows 11, Microsoft has made the appropriate changes because it is necessary make this selection for each extension type and protocol associated with the browser (HTM, HTML, PDF, SHTML, SVG, WEBP, XHT, XHTML, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS …). It’s interesting, but it’s used by very few users, and in practice, the vast majority don’t bother with its complexity and will continue to use the default browser, which is none other than Edge.
Remember that Microsoft also blocked the application edge deflector which counteracted the behavioral changes that Microsoft made in the way handle mouse clicks on certain web links from some Windows componentsanother unresolved controversy that is part of Microsoft’s overall strategy to leverage Windows’ huge market share to improve its own development share compared to third parties.
To calm the waters, Microsoft promised to make some changes, which it tested on the Insider channel. This week, the Redmond company released a cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5012592), which, among other security features, makes it easier for any user to switch between browsers, as it is the first time is available for the stable version. We will leave you the complete process.
To install the update:
Once you restart your computer, you will be able to make the change. Browser selection in Windows 11 it is easier than the previous cumbersome process and is carried out as follows:
It should be noted that the change is made by clicking a button and will affect major web extensions such as .html, .htm, .http and .https.
However, this is not possible change the default values for all related extensions, and Edge will remain the default application for opening PDF, SHTML, SVG, FTP, and other web files unless you manually change all file associations one at a time.
Another unresolved issue that has not yet been resolved. We refer to system behavior when you click on certain Windows components, such as widgets. That has not changed and has been relentless use Edge by default, even if you’ve chosen Chrome or another as your default browser. And at the moment, only Microsoft Edge can handle the “microsoft-edge: // protocol” and third-party applications shouldn’t.
The change with KB5012592 is a step forward for those who want an easier and more transparent browser change in Windows 11, but That does not seem to be the definitive solution. Competitors like Mozilla, Brave or Vivaldi are dissatisfied and demand something similar to the browser selection window that Microsoft already had to implement when regulators threatened sanctions. The case comes a long way from the launch of Windows 95, which Microsoft used to promote Internet Explorer against its other competitors, and it could cost him dearly after the legal battle he still remembers.
We insist on our part. Microsoft Edge is a great browser (the best Microsoft has ever made) and increases its acceptance you don’t need tricks, dark patterns or any opaque techniques One of those that Microsoft uses, not only to gain an advantage in browsers. How do you see it? Do you think the changes implemented to make browser selection easier in Windows 11 are sufficient? Should one-click switching of all web protocols be allowed? Is it better to choose them one by one to have maximum customization?
Source: Muy Computer
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