Desktop links only open in Safari after last Mac Book IOS update

Desktop links only open in Safari after last MacBook Pro IOS update a few days ago. I have Chrome set as the default browser and links from my mail client open in Chrome but the links on the desktop only open in Safari. If I open the info window on the link icon I can not change the open with drop-down setting. 13.1 (22C65)

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 8:03 PM

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Jan 4, 2023 9:10 PM in response to Macuserfromwillow grove

Just to add, you can send feedback to Apple or report it as a bug from the feedback page.

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Jan 4, 2023 8:10 PM in response to Macuserfromwillow grove

That's the current behavior of Ventura. As a workaround, control or right click on the .webloc file and choose a browser from "Open With".

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Jan 4, 2023 8:12 PM in response to dialabrain

Thanks I knew that option but when I contacted Apple support they didn't seem to know about the issue

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Jan 4, 2023 8:48 PM in response to Macuserfromwillow grove

You're welcome. I'm sure someone at Apple Support is aware. It's come up numerous times.

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Jan 5, 2023 3:37 AM in response to dialabrain

Submitted, thanks

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Jan 5, 2023 3:40 AM in response to Macuserfromwillow grove

You're welcome.

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