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Fix: Can’t Set Opera as the Default Browser in Windows 11
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Updated onJune 13, 2024
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Opera has become the default browser for millions of people. Its speed, performance, and customizable user-interface appeal to many users.
Based on the Chromium engine, Opera is extremely reliable and secure with tons of features to give users the best browsing experience.
Some users have reported that they can’t set Opera as their default browser in Windows 11. Be sure to check if you have the latest version of the browser installed byvisiting the Opera website. Follow the solutions below if you can’t set Opera as your default browser.
How do I change my default browser from another browser to Opera?
For many Windows users, Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer is already set to be the default browser. It’s simple to switch from these browsers to Opera. If you want to import bookmarks and browsing data from another browser, follow the steps below.
What can I do if I can’t set Opera as my default browser?
1. Re-install Opera
Sometimes doing a simple reset of the browser will fix the issue. Luckily, Opera provides a re-install option so users don’t need to do it manually.
2. Uninstall and install in a different location
If you check in Opera’s settings, it should list Opera as your default browser. This solution should make Opera available in your default apps and programs on your PC.
3. Adjust default apps settings
Is there an easier way to change the default browser in Windows 11?
Microsoft changed how users can customize default apps in Windows 11. Instead of adjusting default apps based on categories, users are presented with a list of applications.
When users select an app, it will display the different file types and the default app for each, which users can change.
This provides users more control over their default apps, but it is more tedious as users must go through each file type.
Some applications, like Opera browser, make it easy to set it as a default app straight from the settings within the apps.
We hope one of the solutions above helped set Opera as your default browser. Sometimes it’s a matter of simply re-installing the browser, which Opera makes easy for users. If you’re having other issues with the browser, such asOpera not responding, there are easy solutions to fix it.
We also have a guide on how to make Opera GX the default browser, so don’t miss it.
If there is another solution not listed above that worked for you, feel free to let us know in the comment section below.
More about the topics:Opera issues,Opera Web Browser
Megan Moore
Megan is a Windows enthusiast and an avid writer. With an interest and fascination in all things tech, she enjoys staying up to date on exciting new developments in the computer and gaming world.
When not falling down a rabbit hole of tech news and information, she enjoys painting, watching movies, and taking her dramatic husky for long walks.
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