Browser: Switch from Edge to default browser

 Problem

A recent Microsoft update makes links in Outlook open up in Edge instead of your default browser.

 Solution

There are two ways to solve this problem.

Solution #1

1. When you click on a link for the first time after the update has been applied, the following dialogue box will appear:

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2. Click on Manage my settings and the following dialogue box will appear:

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3. Select Use system default and click on Confirm

Solution #2

1. In the Outlook application, select File > Options > Advanced > File and browser preferences and choose your preferred browser from the dropdown menu.

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Verified: Jul 10, 2023