How to Change Your Default Apps in Windows 11

Changing your default apps lets you decide which program opens certain files or links. For example, setting Chrome as your default browser or Outlook as your default email app.

Steps to Change Your Default Apps

1.Open Settings

• Click Start and select Settings (or press Windows key + I).

2. Go to Apps Settings

• In the left menu, click Apps, then choose Default apps.

3. Search for the App You Want

• In the search box under Set defaults for applications, type the name of the app and click it.

4. Choose What It Should Open By Default

• You’ll see a list of file types and link types (like .pdf, .html, MAILTO).
• Click each one you want to change, then select your preferred app from the list.

5. Confirm Your Selection

• Windows may ask if you want to keep Microsoft’s recommended app, choose Switch anyway to confirm.

That’s it! Your chosen app will now open those file types or links by default.