How to Make Google Chrome the Default Browser in Windows 10 or 11

If you're tired of links always opening in Microsoft Edge and want Chrome to be your go-to browser, you're in the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to make Google Chrome your default browser on Windows 10 or 11 in just a few easy steps. Whether you're on Windows 10 like I am or Windows 11, the process is nearly identical and only takes a minute.

Why Make Chrome Your Default Browser?

Google Chrome is fast, customizable, and offers great support for extensions. Many people install it right after setting up Windows — but by default, Microsoft Edge still opens every link, even if Chrome is installed. If you've already downloaded Chrome and want to make it the default, here's exactly how to do it.

Step-by-Step: Set Chrome as Default Browser in Windows 10 or 11

Let’s walk through the steps I used on Windows 10. These same steps apply for Windows 11 with very small visual differences.

First, right-click on the Start menu — that’s the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of your screen. When the context menu appears, click on Apps and Features. This takes you to the main settings area for managing installed apps.

On the left-hand sidebar, click on Default apps. This section allows you to set which apps open files, links, emails, maps, music, and more. We’re interested in the section labeled Web browser.

Now, scroll down until you see the Web browser option. You’ll probably see that it’s currently set to Microsoft Edge — that’s Windows’ built-in browser. Click on the Edge icon, and Windows will show you a list of browsers installed on your PC.

From this list, click on Google Chrome. Just like that, Chrome becomes your new default browser. From now on, any time you open a web link from email, documents, or apps, it will launch in Chrome instead of Edge.

Does This Work for Windows 11 Too?

Yes — the steps are nearly the same. In Windows 11, you can still access Default apps by going to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, then selecting Chrome and setting it as the default for web protocols like .html, .htm, and HTTP/HTTPS.

In both versions of Windows, changing the default browser only takes a few clicks.

What If Chrome Doesn't Appear?

If Chrome isn’t showing up in the list of available browsers:

• Make sure it’s installed

• Restart your computer

• Try updating Windows

Once Chrome is properly installed, it should appear as an option in the browser list.

Why Your Links Still Open in Edge Sometimes

Even after setting Chrome as the default browser, some built-in Windows apps like Widgets or News & Interests may still force links to open in Edge. This is by design, but for most apps and tasks, Chrome will now be used as the default browser.

If you want to block Edge from opening anything, you may need a third-party tool like "Edge Deflector," but for most users, just changing the default browser is more than enough.

Final Thoughts

Switching to Chrome as your default browser is a small but powerful change that makes your workflow smoother and browsing more consistent. Whether you’re on Windows 10 or Windows 11, following the steps above will make sure Chrome becomes your primary browser for everything you do online.

If this tutorial helped you out, be sure to check out the full video embedded above. Watching the video gives you a clear visual walkthrough of each step.

For more helpful guides like this, feel free to explore other posts here on the blog, and don’t forget to check out my YouTube channel — GuideMe Tutorials — for simple tech fixes and tutorials.

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Fix the Selected GPT Formatted Disk Partition Not of Type 'PARTITION_BASIC_DATA_GUID'

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If you're trying to create a new partition from unallocated space on your GPT disk and you’re seeing this frustrating error:
"The selected GPT formatted disk contains a partition which is not of type 'PARTITION_BASIC_DATA_GUID', and is both preceded and followed by a partition of type 'PARTITION_BASIC_DATA_GUID'"
Don’t worry — you're not alone, and the fix is easier than it looks. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how I solved this issue step-by-step using DiskPart, a built-in Windows tool. No data was lost, and everything worked perfectly after the fix.

🎥 Watch the full video tutorial below to follow along visually:

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🔍 What Causes This GPT Partition Error?

This error usually shows up when your disk contains a non-basic partition (like a recovery partition) between two basic data partitions. This breaks GPT formatting rules, which expect a certain structure for volumes.

Here’s what my disk layout looked like:

• System Reserved

• C: Drive

• Recovery Partition

• D: Drive

• 9 GB Unallocated Space

There was a hidden recovery partition sitting in between, which caused the new volume creation to fail in Disk Management.

When I tried creating a new simple volume from the unallocated space, I hit the error above. But don’t worry — the solution is simple.

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Fix Using DiskPart

To fix the issue, we’ll use a tool called DiskPart, which comes pre-installed on Windows.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, type diskpart, and hit Enter.

2. The DiskPart command window will open. Type the following commands one by one:

>> list dis

This shows your available disks. Identify your main disk (usually Disk 0).

>> sel dis 0

This selects the target disk.

>> list partition

Now you’ll see all partitions on the disk. Look for the recovery partition.

>> select partition X   (Replace X with the number of the recovery partition)

>> delete partition override

This removes the recovery partition. Be very sure before running this command.

3. Once done, open Disk Management again, right-click on the unallocated space, and choose New Simple Volume. Follow the wizard, and this time — it works!

🎉 Your new drive should now be created without any error.

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✅ Why This Fix Works

The error occurs because the GPT layout doesn't allow non-basic partitions like Recovery to interrupt the flow of basic data partitions. By deleting the recovery partition, we remove that interruption and allow Disk Management to proceed.

This solution keeps your other partitions intact, and your system remains fully operational.

📌 Important Notes

• Always double-check before deleting any partition. Make sure it's the recovery partition.

• This method worked safely for me with no data loss.

• If you rely on the recovery partition, consider backing it up before removal.

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💬 Final Thoughts

Thanks for stopping by! If this helped, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel GuideMe Tutorials where I post more simple solutions to common tech problems. Feel free to leave a comment or question — I’ll do my best to reply.

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