“There was no way to make it stop unless you uninstalled the operating system update.”
Windows update KB5025221 broke Chrome’s one-click default browser button, and enterprise users got the Windows settings page every time they opened Chrome. Gizmodo got around the block by renaming the Chrome app, so the check targeted Chrome by name. Microsoft answered with a link to a blog post about putting people in control of their PC. Firefox users have seen the same tricks for years. Microsoft only respects your choice if you choose Edge.