Do I need Mozilla Firefox on my computer?

Do I need Mozilla Firefox on my computer?

Firefox will work just fine on your computer even if you don’t install it on your phone. The desktop Firefox for Windows, Mac OSX, or Linux from www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ does not require you to install a mobile version for Android or iOS in order to use the desktop Firefox.

Can I have 2 browsers on my computer?

Yes. All browsers act independently, allowing you to run multiple browsers at the same time.

How do I stop Microsoft from changing my browser?

Set your preferred default browser to skip Choose default apps by file type. Click Choose default apps by protocol then look for HTTP and HTTPS. Change them to your preferred browser. After that, click Set defaults by app and wait for the new windows to load.

How do I stop Windows 10 from changing my default apps?

Stop App Defaults Resetting Download and run the app. Right off the bat, you’ll notice that it supports only a few select apps and they’re all stock Windows 10 apps. To stop Windows 10 app defaults resetting , click an app. A stop symbol will appear on it to indicate that the default is locked.

How do I set default apps permanently?

Change default programs in Windows 10

1. On the Start menu, select Settings > Apps > Default apps.
2. Select which default you want to set, and then choose the app. You can also get new apps in Microsoft Store.
3. You may want your . pdf files, or email, or music to automatically open using an app other than the one provided by Microsoft.

How do I stop my default browser from changing?

Open Settings by pressing the Windows key + I combination. In Settings, click on Apps. Select the Default apps option on the left pane and scroll to the Web browser section. Click or tap on the application shown there and select the browser you want to set as your default option.

Why does Microsoft EDGE keep taking over PDF?

Microsoft Edge keeps resetting itself as the default application for viewing PDF files. Even after setting Adobe reader as the default program, opening a PDF file directly from a zipped folder will revert the default PDF handler back to Edge.

Why do pdfs keep defaulting to edge?

Make sure you are up to date on your Adobe Reader DC and that its defaulted. If you are still having issues try disabling any extensions related to pdfs in Edge. If that still doesnt work try disabling or uninstalling edge.

How do I use Microsoft edge instead of Adobe?

Method 1: Change the setting for Apps

1. Press Windows + I key to launch Windows Settings.
2. Click on Apps and select Default apps from the left pane.
3. Now scroll down and click on Choose default apps by file type.
4. Scroll and look for . pdf, . pdxml, and . pdx file type, then click on the + sign to change it to Adobe Reader.

Why can I not uninstall Microsoft edge?

Microsoft Edge is the web browser recommended by Microsoft and is the default web browser for Windows. Because Windows supports applications that rely on the web platform, our default web browser is an essential component of our operating system and can’t be uninstalled.