Navigate to the HTML file you wish to open and double-click it to you that file in your browser. Internet Explorer becomes your default browser when you install Windows.

How to open .URL files with any Browser This method involves using Registry Editor and can be confusing and risky for some users.

How to Change the Way You Open Files in Google Chrome. The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set.

This will save your text file in HTML format. Double-click on the saved file and it will open in your default web browser. That’s it. Related posts: Difference Between Notepad, WordPad, and Word.