
From a dialog box in the browserĪlso, if Opera isn’t your default browser yet, you’ll be prompted to make the switch from a dialog on your Speed Dial.

A few weeks ago, we published a separate post with instructions for Windows 10 users. In this OS version, changing your default browser is generally a little trickier. Then, you’ll be able to choose the browser from the list. Once you’ve accessed it, the next steps are the same as for the earlier Windows versions: Programs -> Default Programs -> Set your default programs. If the Control panel icon isn’t pinned to your screen, press the Windows key and start typing “Control panel”.
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Choose Opera from the list of programs in that window and click “Set this program as default”. Next, follow this path: Programs -> Default Programs -> Set your default programs. You can change your default programs, including browsers, within the system settings.įrom the Start menu, go the Control panel.

From there, select the chosen one and confirm to set it as a default. If you’re on Windows 8 and 8.1, you’ll see an additional system window listing all browsers installed on your computer. In Opera, just go to Settings from the main menu and hit the button “Make Opera my default browser”. This is probably the most intuitive and easiest way. But, if you decide to change your primary browser later, here are other ways to set the default browser on Windows: From the browser settings On all Windows versions, except Windows 10, Opera is automatically set as the default browser during installation. You can automatically import your bookmarks and other settings and continue browsing where you left off. We worked on making your transition from other browsers really smooth.
