However, a Microsoft official confirmed that the users would be allowed to use the existing default browser when they click the link for the second time. This change is intended to streamline the user experience, allowing email content and web pages to be viewed side-by-side without switching between windows or tabs.

Microsoft officials also confirmed links within the Outlook app will now open by default in the Microsoft Edge sidebar pane. The updated apps already present Microsoft Edge as a “Fast & Secure Browsing” option, while the alternative “Default Browser” is offered without any descriptive terms, subtly nudging users towards Edge.Īccording to a support document, Microsoft has similar plans for Outlook and Teams on Windows. If you don’t have the feature enabled, a prompt will appear asking you to use Edge or revert to your default browser. When the feature is enabled in Outlook and Microsoft Teams, any links clicked in Outlook and Microsoft Teams will open in Microsoft Edge will find it opened in Edge. This move aims to steer users towards Edge, influencing their browser preferences. Clicking “Get Microsoft Edge to Open” launches App Store | Image Courtesy: I reported this in February, and the tech giant plans to expand it to other apps like Microsoft Teams. Microsoft wants Outlook and Teams users to try Edge over Chrome and SafariĪt the same time, Microsoft is stepping up its promotion efforts for its Edge browser by encouraging users on Android and iOS to make it the default choice for opening links in Outlook.

Another user claimed that uninstalling update KB5025221 resolved the issue, but this is not a feasible option for all computers due to the update’s size and reboot requirement.įortunately, Google took notice and released an update sometime in April to fix the problem. Attempts to set Google Chrome as the default browser, restore Chrome’s default settings, or even uninstall and reinstall the browser proved ineffective.

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