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Thursday, September 26, 2019 5:20 PM
We are on a domain with Win10 1809 v.10.0.17763.720. The original WIM file has Chrome set as the default browser. But every time a system restarts, it reverts back to IE11. I have checked the DefaultAppAssociation.xml and DefaultFileAssociation.xml and confirmed that Chrome is the default. This has happened recently. I have removed whatever Windows updates that were installed recently with no change. So, when ever we open Chrome for the 1st time that day, we need to "Set as Default" every day. Any insight to this ? Upgrading to 1903 for the 3000+ corporate systems is NOT an option right now (even though I have asked to take this route).
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Friday, September 27, 2019 6:44 PM ✅Answered
RESOLVED...MDT pointed to older DefaultFileAssociation.xml and DefaultAppAssociation.xml files. I updated them and Win10 now retains Chrome as default browser.
Friday, September 27, 2019 7:49 AM
Hi，
I suggest you use the classic Default Programs UI for setting the default browser. In the Default apps window, click Set defaults by app. This opens the Default Programs Control Panel (Classic user interface, which still works great) where you can choose your defaults.
More details you can refer to the following link:
Can't set Chrome as default browser in Windows 10
Another way, you can perform an in-place or repair upgrade with Windows 10. This process will repair any possible broken components that may be causing the issue of changing the default browser after restarting your computer.
More details you can refer to the following link:
Default browser reset to Edge after reboot, but not after relogin
Besides, you can refer to the following link for more help:
Cannot Change Default Apps or Programs in Windows 10 [Fix]
Note: This is a third-party link and we do not have any guarantees on this website. This is just for your convenience. And Microsoft does not make any guarantees about the content.
Hope can help you.
Have a nice day!
Best regards，
Kiki Shi
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Friday, September 27, 2019 12:00 PM | 1 vote
None of this worked. Setting Chrome as the default browser resets after restart; back to IE11.
Friday, September 27, 2019 3:45 PM
Have you tried with GPO?
/en-us/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/set-the-default-browser-using-group-policy
https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7009292?hl=en
Friday, October 4, 2019 3:13 AM
Hi,
I am very glad to hear that this problem has been solved. Thank you for sharing. We are very grateful for your time and effort. I hope that your experience can help other community members who face the same problem.
Best regards,
Kiki Shi
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