Remove Google Chrome As Default Browser On Windows 8.1

The Google Chrome software which is also based on the Chromium engine is one of the most used browsers for desktop computers as well as on mobile devices. Links on software installed on the computer other than browsers will open to the default browser set on the computer. For example, most software nowadays directs their help documentation to online resources instead of pulling up files locally. Therefore, if you set the Google Chrome as the default browser on the computer and try to access the help documentation of software like KMPlayer, it will automatically launch the Google Chrome browser and open the help documentation in it. You can always remove the Google Chrome as the default browser on Windows 8.1 if you do not want this setup anymore by simply reverting to the Internet Explorer which is the pre-installed browser.

Here are the steps to remove Google Chrome as the default browser on Windows 8.1.

1. Right-click on the START button that is usually located on the bottom left corner of the screen and choose CONTROL PANEL option.


2. Click on the PROGRAMS category link.


3. Click the SET YOUR DEFAULT PROGRAMS link under the "Default Programs" category.


4. Click the INTERNET EXPLORER from the list of programs.


5. Click the CHOOSE DEFAULTS FOR THIS PROGRAM option.


6. Scroll down the list of Extensions and Protocols until the HTTP and HTTPS items are found.


7. Click the check boxes labeled HTTP and HTTPS to put a check in them.


8. Click the SAVE button.


9. Click the X button located on the top right corner to close the Set Defaults Programs window.