Can't select web browser in preferences?

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SierraSEY Author

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Can't select web browser in preferences?

Why can't I change the default web browser in Preferences?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 23, 2022 7:22 AM

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Answer 1

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John Galt

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Jun 23, 2022 8:47 AM in response to SierraSEY

More questions: is that Mac exclusively yours, as in you are its only user, preferably its original purchaser, and no one else has ever used it before you?

Assuming yes to all questions, you should be able to remove a Profile by selecting it, then Remove: Change Profiles preferences on Mac - Apple Support. Step 2.

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SierraSEY Author

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Jun 23, 2022 8:52 AM in response to John Galt

Done! and the Profiles preference disappeared, as predicted. I'm tempted to ask "how that thing got in there," but at my age I'm trying to go on a "need to know (and likely to remember)" basis, so I'll let it go. Thanks, John.

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SierraSEY Author

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Jun 23, 2022 8:54 AM in response to SierraSEY

And, by the way, between my initial query and your first response, I WAS able to change my preferred browser from Safari to Chrome (though I followed through on your suggestion anyway just to see what might be up). So go figure.

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