Your computer has been pre-installed with several web browsing programs. Usually, they are Internet Explorer (sometimes just called "IE"), Google Chrome (sometimes just called Chrome) and Microsoft Edge (sometimes just called Edge).
Internet Explorer is an old program that is not supported by Microsoft anymore. It is kept on the computer because some websites (the CT State Department of Ed, for example) have not upgraded and still require the older browser.
The web browsing program that is activated automatically when you click a link is called the "default browsing program". Sometimes it can be the older Internet Explorer program. This can sometimes make links to more current websites not work properly. Therefore, it is sometimes desirable to change your default program.
To change your default program:
1) Type in the word “default” in the lower right of the windows bar where you can type. As you type the word, Windows will respond with programs that match what you type. The program "Default Apps" will appear at the top of the list. Click it
2) The Default Apps program will appear with a list of icons and the programs to which they are set to open by default. Scroll through the list and find the label "Web Browser"
Select the browser you wish to open as the default. In most cases you will want to choose Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Your choice is saved as soon as you click the browser you want to use. There is no “save” button.
Close the window by clicking the “X” in the upper right.