Browser and Search Engine doesn't change on Windows 11 Pro

[lbzepoqo]

Bug Description

When I press Start to search for something on the web, it doesn't open with the default browser I set on the Search Deflector app and also doesn't search with the Search Engine I chose in the app.

How to Reproduce

1. Set up your preferred Browser and Search Engine in the Search Deflector app.
2. Search for Anything on the Start Menu.

Browser: Edge

Search Engine: Google

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Set up your preferred Browser and Search Engine in the Search Deflector app.
2. Search for Anything on the Start Menu.

Expected Behavior

It should open the browser and search engine I chose.

Screenshots

Environmental Details

Windows Version	Windows 11 Pro 21H2
Build Number	22000.194
Insiders Preview	No

[achristop]

Hello,

Actually you can fix this if you go to default apps and change the default action of deflector.exe which is edge you have to choose deflector.exe and works again.

[LemonizDev]

Hey @achristop I tried going through your steps but there doesnt seem to be any option where I can choose deflector.exe Are there any alternatives to this method?

[corrreia]

I have the exact same problem, did you manage to fix it?

[lbzepoqo]

Hello,

Actually you can fix this if you go to default apps and change the default action of deflector.exe which is edge you have to choose deflector.exe and works again.

Thank you for responding but the only options I have are shown below. Would there be a difference if Search Deflector is installed from a standalone installer and Microsoft Store? I installed mine through Microsoft Store.

[LemonizDev]

welp guys, microsoft removed the option to change and remove edge they're tryna promote edge 🤦