Use this command to install MSEdgeRedirect with WinGet:
winget install --id=rcmaehl.MSEdgeRedirect -e
MSEdgeRedirect is a utility designed to redirect command-line arguments from Microsoft Edge processes to your default browser, avoiding direct hooks into the microsoft-edge: handler. This approach enhances resilience against future changes in Edge's behavior.
Key Features:
Filters and redirects Edge command-line arguments to your default browser.
Operates without hooking into the microsoft-edge: protocol handler, providing better stability.
Includes an Image File Execution Options mode for functionality similar to the original EdgeDeflector.
Supports additional modes planned for future updates.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for users preferring to use their default browser instead of Microsoft Edge for news, search, widgets, and weather. MSEdgeRedirect offers a seamless redirection experience while maintaining flexibility in handling Edge-related tasks. It can be installed via winget.
README
MSEdgeRedirect
A Tool to Redirect News, Search, Widgets, Weather, and More to Your Default Browser
This tool filters and passes the command line arguments of Microsoft Edge processes into your default browser instead of hooking into the microsoft-edge: handler, this should provide resiliency against future changes. Additionally, an Image File Execution Options mode is available to operate similarly to the Old EdgeDeflector. Additional modes are planned for future versions.
No Default App walkthrough or other steps, just set and forget.
> :warning: PLEASE NOTE: MSEdgeRedirect is still BETA. Changes are to be expected, and performance to be improved.
MSEdgeRedirect isn't listed in the "How do you want to open this?" Menu?
Select the Featured Microsoft Edge. MSEdgeRedirect will still properly function.
Will MSEdgeRedirect work with Edge uninstalled?
MSEdgeRedirect is compatible with @AveYo's Edge Removal as it retains a needed component. If Edge was removed using another method, reinstall Edge Stable, then run AveYo's tool. After AveYo's Edge Removal has been run, simply install MSEdgeRedirect and it will be detected automatically.
It isn’t working for me?
Run microsoft-edge:https://google.com using the Windows + R keys. If that is not properly redirected, file a bug report!
Will searches inside \ still use Bing?
MSEdgeRedirect only redirects links that attempt to open in MS Edge. It will not affect results generated within other applications.
Can you change Bing results to Google Results?
Yes, as of 0.5.0.0, you can select One of 8 available Search Engines, or set your own!