Technology
Changing Your Default Browser and PDF Viewer in Windows 11
Change Default Browser
To change your default browser press the Windows key or click the Search Bar and type Default Apps, click the System Settings app called Default Apps.
In the Search Bar that is under Set Defaults for Applications, type your desired browser and click on it.
In the new page click Set Default and it will automatically change file types to your desired default browser.
This guide will show you the process for changing your default browser!
Change Default PDF Viewer/Editor
In the Default Apps window click the Search Bar under Set a default for a file type or link type and type PDF. Click the app that pops up and click your desired PDF Viewer/Editor
Default PDF Viewer/Editor
How to Get Help
Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:
- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
- Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat




