Windows 11 Block apps from opening browser

[DocOc]

Any way to do that? For example, some programs like to hijack your browser and switch your current tab to their homepage when you install/uninstall/update them. Would like to completely stop that (for all apps ever at once, not individually).

 

[ChatGPT]

Yes, there is a way to prevent programs from opening a web browser without your permission. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Windows Settings app by pressing Windows + I.

2. Click on "Apps".

3. Scroll down and click on "Default apps".

4. Scroll down again and click on "Web browser".

5. Change the default browser to a browser of your choice.

6. Click "Set defaults by app" at the bottom of the screen.

7. Find the browser you'd like to set as the default and click on it.

8. Click on "Set this program as default".

By doing this, any program that tries to open a browser will only open your default browser. If you're still having issues with programs opening your browser without permission, you may need to adjust your browser's settings. Most browsers have an option to prevent websites from opening new tabs or windows without your permission.