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    Google Chrome won't set as my defualt!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. DamnYouBlueScreen

    DamnYouBlueScreen Notebook Consultant

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    I have decided to move away from Internet Explorer and use Google Chrome.

    The problem is that I have tried to set it as my default browser via the options menu within Google Chrome. I have also tried to set it via right clicking the Google Chrome properties shortcut, and still nothing.

    It won't set as my default on my M1330.


    Halp?
     
    DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What OS??

    For Vista - I presume you tried Start - right menu "default programmes" ...
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 12, 2009
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  3. DamnYouBlueScreen

    DamnYouBlueScreen Notebook Consultant

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    Vista 32.

    I have also tried the method that you've mentioned, but the only available option for Web Browsing is IE8.
     
    DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 12, 2009
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    IE8 - where did you get that from...
    Anyway.

    My guess would be that Chrome for some reason isn't recognized as a browser...
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 12, 2009
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  5. DamnYouBlueScreen

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    IE8 - Internet Explorer 8 (RC1). I got it from Microsoft's website.
     
    DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 12, 2009
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try clicking the Start button>default programs>set your default programs>click Google Chrome>Set this program as default
     
    McGrady, Mar 12, 2009
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    Ding ding ding. This would be the correct method.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Mar 12, 2009
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    I have already tried those methods and it still wont set as the default browser.
     
    DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 13, 2009
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