Members discussed the challenge of using Brave as the default browser on Windows 11 while needing Microsoft Edge (in IE Mode) for home security camera access. The original poster found that desktop shortcuts for camera systems would always open in the default browser, not Edge, causing compatibility issues due to required ActiveX support. Several RVers suggested workarounds, such as creating Edge-specific shortcuts, pinning camera URLs to the Edge taskbar, and managing bookmarks within Edge...
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Members discussed the challenge of using Brave as the default browser on Windows 11 while needing Microsoft Edge (in IE Mode) for home security camera access. The original poster found that desktop shortcuts for camera systems would always open in the default browser, not Edge, causing compatibility issues due to required ActiveX support. Several RVers suggested workarounds, such as creating Edge-specific shortcuts, pinning camera URLs to the Edge taskbar, and managing bookmarks within Edge for quick access to multiple camera systems.
Consensus emerged around using Edge bookmarks or taskbar pins as the most reliable solution, since Windows shortcuts default to the system’s chosen browser. Members confirmed that Edge’s IE Mode is essential for certain camera models (Swann and HFT), and that ActiveX is exclusive to Microsoft browsers. Attempts to set “no default browser” or assign browser preferences per shortcut were unsuccessful, but organizing camera URLs as Edge favorites or tabs provided a practical workaround.
The discussion concluded with the original poster successfully deleting old Edge favorites and setting up dedicated bookmarks for each camera system, streamlining access without changing the default browser. Members also shared tips for managing bookmarks and using browser folders for similar needs.