How to remove default mail to app in desktop
The pesky default mail app setting!
Removing the default mail app setting on a desktop computer can be a bit tricky, but I'll guide you through the process for various operating systems.
Windows:
- Right-click on the Start button and select System.
- Click on Default apps.
- Scroll down to the Email section.
- Click on the current default mail app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).
- Click on Set default and select Choose an app.
- Browse to the folder where you want to set a new default mail app (e.g., Google Chrome).
- Select the new app and click OK.
Alternatively, you can also use the Control Panel to change the default mail app:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
control
and press Enter to open the Control Panel. - Click on Programs > Default Programs.
- Click on Set your default programs.
- Select the new default mail app and click OK.
macOS:
- Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Click on General.
- Click on the Default email reader dropdown menu.
- Select the new default mail app (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird).
Alternatively, you can also use the Terminal to change the default mail app:
- Open the Terminal app.
- Type
defaults write com.apple.mail default-email-reader /path/to/new/default/mail/app
(replace/path/to/new/default/mail/app
with the actual path to the new default mail app). - Press Enter to apply the changes.
Linux:
The process to change the default mail app on Linux varies depending on the distribution and desktop environment. Here are some general steps:
- Open the Settings app or Control Center.
- Look for the Default Applications or Mail section.
- Select the new default mail app from the list of available options.
For example, on Ubuntu-based systems:
- Open the Settings app.
- Click on Devices > Default Applications.
- Click on Mail and select the new default mail app from the dropdown menu.
On Fedora-based systems:
- Open the Settings app.
- Click on Applications > Default Applications.
- Click on Email and select the new default mail app from the dropdown menu.
Remember to restart your computer or log out and log back in to apply the changes.