Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser manually or through software.

But why? Is administrators forcing their company’s laptop to use certain browser actually a significant problem before?

bjorney
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They aren’t talking about system administrators. They are talking about 3rd party software presenting a privilege escalation prompt (administrator access) and changing your default browser without you knowing about it

TwinTusks
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Its more a issue in China where every browser (read malware) would make itself the default and it’s a pain to change it back.

Natanael
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Then just ask the user instead of assuming

borari
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m-p{3}
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Still doable for corporate-managed devices through GPOs, MS Intune, MECM, etc

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