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I am trying to find a way to change the default browser in Windows 10 from the command line or through a registry file. Is it possible?

My use-case is unique and specific to a project I am on.

I know I can do this with GPO but I need to find a way to do it without administrator rights.

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  • "I need to find a way to do it without administrator rights." - If you have access to the registry editor that implies you have access to Administrator rights. Have your local Administrator change the default browser.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Jan 4, 2022 at 18:10
  • No. I can edit HKCU which doesn't need admin rights.
    – IMTheNachoMan
    Commented Jan 4, 2022 at 19:51

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You need administrator rights for changing the default browser in Windows.

You could perhaps create a virtual machine, if Hyper-V/VMware/Virtualbox is already installed on the computer, where you would be the administrator.

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  • But I can change it from Settings > Default apps without needing administrator rights.
    – IMTheNachoMan
    Commented Jan 4, 2022 at 19:51

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