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How to Set Opera GX as Default Browser on Your PC
The best way is to use the Make Default option in the browser settings
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Updated onJune 28, 2024
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Opera GX is one of the best gaming and all-purpose browser. Here’s how to set Opera GX the default browser on your Windows machine.
How can I set Opera GX as default browser?
1. Click Opera’s Make Default option
2. Try selecting Opera GX by link type
After you change the default settings, any HTTP or HTTPS link will be opened by default with the Opera GX browser. You may also do that by choosingChoose defaults by file typeand find http and https on the list.
3. Reinstall Opera
Many users reported that theycan’t set Opera as the default browser on Windows 11, and this isn’t uncommon since Windows 11 works differently than 10.
To see how to overcome this, we have a great guide on how tochange the default browser on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
Feel free to use the comments section below for any other questions or suggestions.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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