Making MSN Your Default Homepage: A Comprehensive Guide

In the digital age, personalizing your web browsing experience is more important than ever. One way to do this is by setting a specific website as your homepage. For many, the choice is MSN, a comprehensive portal offering news, entertainment, sports, and more. This guide will provide detailed instructions on how to make MSN your default homepage across various browsers.

Why Make MSN Your Default Homepage?

Before we delve into the ‘how’, let’s discuss the ‘why’. MSN is a versatile platform that provides a wide array of content, from breaking news to lifestyle tips. By making MSN your default homepage, you can access this wealth of information every time you open your browser. This is especially useful if you want to stay updated with the latest news or if you frequently use MSN’s other services like email and search.

Setting MSN as Your Homepage

Google Chrome

To make MSN your homepage in Google Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Click on the three vertical dots at the top right of your browser to open the settings menu.
2. Select ‘Settings’ from the dropdown menu.
3. On the left side of the settings page, click on ‘Startup’.
4. Choose the option ‘Open a specific page or set of pages’.
5. Click on ‘Add new pages’, type ‘www.msn.com‘ in the provided field, and click ‘Add’.

By following these steps, you can make MSN your default homepage in Google Chrome. But what if you want to make MSN your default search engine as well? Here’s how:

1. In the ‘Settings’ menu, click on ‘Search engine’ on the left side.
2. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Bing’ (MSN’s search engine).

Now, every time you open Google Chrome, you’ll be greeted with your MSN homepage, and your searches will be powered by Bing.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge, being a product of the same company, naturally supports MSN as a homepage. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Click on the three dots at the top right of your browser to open the settings menu.
2. Select ‘Settings’, then ‘Start, Home and new tabs’ from the left navigation panel.
3. Choose ‘Open these pages’ and click ‘Add new pages’.
4. Type ‘www.msn.com‘ in the provided field and click ‘Add’.

To make MSN your home button on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge:

1. Under the same ‘Start, Home and new tabs’ section, find the ‘Home button’ option.
2. Toggle the switch to ‘On’, then in the ‘Set home page’ field, type ‘www.msn.com‘.
3. Click ‘Save’.

Now, MSN is not only your homepage but also accessible with a single click on the home button.

Firefox

Firefox users can also make MSN their homepage with these steps:

1. Click on the Menu bar (three horizontal lines) at the top right of the screen.
2. Go to ‘Settings’ and click ‘Search’ on the left navigation panel.
3. At the bottom of the page, click ‘Find more search engines’.
4. In the search bar, type ‘MSN homepage’, then click on ‘MSN Homepage and Bing Search Engine’ and add it to your Firefox extensions.
5. Confirm the changes in the search engine and homepage.

With these steps, you’ve successfully set MSN as your homepage and Bing as your search engine in Firefox.

Safari

For Safari users, here’s how to make MSN your homepage:

1. Click on ‘Safari’ from the top menu.
2. Click on ‘Preferences’,then ‘General’.
3. Under the ‘Homepage’ field, type ‘www.msn.com‘ and apply the settings.

If you want, you can also set Bing as your default search engine in Safari:

1. In the ‘Preferences’ menu, click on the ‘Search’ tab.
2. From the ‘Search engine’ dropdown menu, select ‘Bing’.

Now, every time you open Safari, your MSN homepage will be waiting for you, and your searches will be powered by Bing.

Troubleshooting: What If My MSN Homepage Disappeared?

Sometimes, due to browser updates or other reasons, your MSN homepage might disappear. Don’t worry; restoring your MSN homepage is as simple as following the steps mentioned above. If the problem persists, it might be due to a browser extension or a malware issue. In such cases, consider seeking professional help or using your browser’s ‘Reset settings’ option.

Making MSN Your Homepage on Windows 10

If you’re a Windows 10 user, you can make MSN your homepage across all your browsers by changing your system settings. Here’s how:

1. Open the ‘Settings’ app (you can do this by clicking on the gear icon in the Start menu).
2. Click on ‘Apps’, then ‘Default apps’.
3. Under ‘Web browser’, select the browser where you want to set MSN as your homepage.
4. Follow the steps mentioned above to set MSN as your homepage in your chosen browser.

MSN New Tab Extension

Some users prefer to see their MSN homepage not only when they open their browser but also when they open a new tab. If you’re one of them, consider installing the MSN New Tab extension. This extension is available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Once installed, every new tab you open will display your MSN homepage.