Make Google Chrome the Default Browser for Hyperlinks in Outlook

If you're using Microsoft Outlook and want all hyperlinks in emails to open in Google Chrome instead of another browser, follow these simple steps. This guide ensures Chrome is set as the system default and that Outlook respects that setting.

Step 1: Set Google Chrome as Your Default Browser

1. Open Windows Settings:

   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Default Apps:

   • Go to Apps > Default apps.

3. Set Chrome as Default:

   • Scroll down and click on Google Chrome under "Web browser."

   • If it’s not already set, select Google Chrome from the list of browsers.

Step 2: Configure Outlook to Use the Default Browser

1. Open Outlook.

2. Click on File in the top-left corner.

3. Select Options from the left-hand menu.

4. In the Outlook Options window, click on Advanced (see screenshot below).

5. Scroll down to the Link Handling section.

6. Make sure the "Open hyperlinks from Outlook in:" setting is set to Default Browser.

7. Click OK to save your changes.