Setting Up Default Apps

PC Setup Guide - Part 2 of 3

Overview

This guide will walk you through setting up your default applications on your new PC. Setting default apps ensures that when you open a file or link, the correct program opens automatically without requiring manual selection each time.

Who This Is For: New hires setting up a PC for the first time, or existing employees setting up a replacement PC.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open the Start Menu

Locate the Start Menu at the bottom of your screen, positioned next to the search window in your taskbar.

Step 2: Open Settings

Click on the Start Menu to open the window. Locate the gear icon (Settings) and click on it to open the Settings window.

Step 3: Navigate to Default Apps

In the Settings window, locate and click on "Apps" from the left-hand menu. Then select "Default Apps" from the options that appear.

Step 4: Search for the App You Want to Set as Default

Use the search bar at the top of the Default Apps page to search for the application you want to set as your default. For example, type "Chrome" to set Google Chrome as your default browser.

Step 5: Select and Confirm Your Default App

Click on the application from the search results. A list of file types and link types will appear. Select each relevant file type and choose your preferred app to set it as the default for that type.

Step 6: Repeat for All Required Default Apps

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for any additional applications you need to set as defaults.

Note: Chrome should be set as your default browser. This ensures all web links open in Chrome automatically.

For questions or technical support, please submit a ticket through Zendesk, select IT Help.