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:

  1. Right-click on the Start button and select System.
  2. Click on Default apps.
  3. Scroll down to the Email section.
  4. Click on the current default mail app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).
  5. Click on Set default and select Choose an app.
  6. Browse to the folder where you want to set a new default mail app (e.g., Google Chrome).
  7. Select the new app and click OK.

Alternatively, you can also use the Control Panel to change the default mail app:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type control and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
  3. Click on Programs > Default Programs.
  4. Click on Set your default programs.
  5. Select the new default mail app and click OK.

macOS:

  1. Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
  2. Click on General.
  3. Click on the Default email reader dropdown menu.
  4. Select the new default mail app (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird).

Alternatively, you can also use the Terminal to change the default mail app:

  1. Open the Terminal app.
  2. 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).
  3. 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:

  1. Open the Settings app or Control Center.
  2. Look for the Default Applications or Mail section.
  3. Select the new default mail app from the list of available options.

For example, on Ubuntu-based systems:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Click on Devices > Default Applications.
  3. Click on Mail and select the new default mail app from the dropdown menu.

On Fedora-based systems:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Click on Applications > Default Applications.
  3. 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.