<p>Mozilla, the firm behind the popular web browser Firefox, said that Microsoft took a step in the right direction regarding default browser choice but that there is more to be done.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out an optional cumulative update for Windows 11 that made it easier to change the default browser on PCs, reports <em>Windows Central.</em></p>.<p>Previously, people had to manually change the default setting for every file and link type, which could require dozens of steps to accomplish.</p>.<p>Following the recent update to Windows 11, people can set their preferences for more than one link and file type with a single click.</p>.<p>Mozilla said that the move is a "step in the right direction" by Microsoft but that more can be done to "respect default browser choice on Windows".</p>.<p>The company calls on improvements for both end-users and developers when it comes to setting a default browser.</p>.<p>"People should have the ability to simply and easily set defaults and all operating systems should offer official developer support for default status," a Mozilla spokesperson was quoted as saying.</p>.<p>"In practice, we would like to also see progress on reducing the number of steps required to set a new browser as default, and on opening and making APIs available for apps to set a default that other Microsoft applications use."</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Mozilla, the firm behind the popular web browser Firefox, said that Microsoft took a step in the right direction regarding default browser choice but that there is more to be done.</p>.<p>Earlier this month, Microsoft rolled out an optional cumulative update for Windows 11 that made it easier to change the default browser on PCs, reports <em>Windows Central.</em></p>.<p>Previously, people had to manually change the default setting for every file and link type, which could require dozens of steps to accomplish.</p>.<p>Following the recent update to Windows 11, people can set their preferences for more than one link and file type with a single click.</p>.<p>Mozilla said that the move is a "step in the right direction" by Microsoft but that more can be done to "respect default browser choice on Windows".</p>.<p>The company calls on improvements for both end-users and developers when it comes to setting a default browser.</p>.<p>"People should have the ability to simply and easily set defaults and all operating systems should offer official developer support for default status," a Mozilla spokesperson was quoted as saying.</p>.<p>"In practice, we would like to also see progress on reducing the number of steps required to set a new browser as default, and on opening and making APIs available for apps to set a default that other Microsoft applications use."</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>