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How Do I Change Chrome to Brave?

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To switch from Google Chrome to Brave as your default browser, follow these steps:

Setting Brave as Your Default Browser

The process differs slightly depending on your operating system. Here's how to do it on Windows:

Windows 10

  1. Open Settings: Click the Start button, then click the gear icon to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Apps: In the Settings app, click on "Apps."
  3. Select Default Apps: In the left sidebar, click on "Default apps."
  4. Change Web Browser: Under the "Web browser" section, you'll likely see Google Chrome listed. Click on Google Chrome.
  5. Choose Brave: A list of installed browsers will appear. Select "Brave" from the list.

Windows 11

Windows 11 requires a bit more manual configuration to ensure Brave handles all types of files and extensions properly.

  1. Open Settings: Click the Start button, then click the gear icon to open the Settings app.

  2. Go to Apps: In the Settings app, click on "Apps."

  3. Select Default Apps: Click on "Default apps."

  4. Set defaults for Brave: You have a couple of options here:

    • Set default by file type: Scroll down and click "Choose defaults by file type". Find .htm, .html, HTTP, and HTTPS, and ensure they are set to open with Brave.
    • Set default by app: Scroll down and select Brave from the list of applications. You will then be able to choose which file types and link types you want Brave to be the default for. Ensure .htm, .html, HTTP, and HTTPS are toggled on.

Setting Brave as Default within Brave

Alternatively (or additionally, for thoroughness), you can set Brave as your default browser from within the Brave browser itself:

  1. Open Brave: Launch the Brave browser.
  2. Go to Settings: Click on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right corner of the browser. Select "Settings".
  3. Navigate to "Get Started": In the left-hand menu of the Settings page, select "Get Started" (or search for "default browser" in the settings search bar).
  4. Make Brave Default: You should see an option that says "Brave is not your default browser." Click the "Make default" button. This will open the system settings described above, allowing you to set Brave as default.

By following these steps, you can successfully switch from Google Chrome to Brave as your default browser. Remember to check file type associations, especially on Windows 11, to ensure a smooth transition.

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