This App Prevents Windows 11 From Opening Search Results in Edge
Windows 11 has a search bar on the taskbar and the Start menu that lets you search for things both on your computer and on the Internet. But if you click on any results from the web, Windows will open them in Microsoft Edge , even if it’s not your default browser. Luckily, there is a way to get around this and force Windows to open links in your preferred browser.
Install MSEdgeRedirect to force Windows 11 to use your favorite browser.
MSEdgeRedirect is the best way to prevent Microsoft Edge from launching every time you use Windows Search. The app will also prevent Edge from launching accidentally, and will also allow you to use third-party services instead of Microsoft’s own options for news, weather, and other real-time updates. Setting it up is as simple as going through a couple of setup screens.
On one of these setup screens, you will be asked to select an installation mode. For most people, an active mode is recommended. On the next page you will see a number of active mode settings. First, select Edge Stable if you are not using the beta version of the browser. After that, look through the settings to stop other Microsoft redirects such as Bing Discover, Bing Images, Bing Search, MSN News, MSN Weather, etc. For each of them, MSEdgeRedirect offers several alternatives, so take your pick.
Take control of your browser and search engine
Once you install the app, the Windows 11 search bar will become much more useful. Internet links will now open in your default browser and use your preferred search engine.
MSEdgeRedirect is a great way to fix Windows 11 default settings. But you can go even further. Some people really don’t like how Microsoft has slowed down the search function in an attempt to show results from the Internet. Luckily, you can remove web search results from Windows Search and focus on the apps and files that are on your computer.