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    Unable to make FF my default web browser?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nate_ohio, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. nate_ohio

    nate_ohio Notebook Consultant

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    I am unable to make firefox my default web browser, even though I click yes when asked if I want to make it my Default browser.

    IE continues to open up whenever I click on a link in software or the operating system. Any ideas???

    I am pretty sure this can be fixed with a regedit but I don't know the keys to change.
     
    nate_ohio, Mar 15, 2008
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  2. roytse

    roytse Notebook Evangelist

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    do you have vista?
    try to set your default program in control panel
     
    roytse, Mar 15, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    which program are you using when you click links?
     
    flipfire, Mar 15, 2008
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  4. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    In Vista, Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program. Scroll down to the very bottom to find the protocols.
     
    swarmer, Mar 15, 2008
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    If their Windows related, it AUTOMATICALLY opens IE.
    I'm sure there's a way to fix that though.
     
    McGrady, Mar 15, 2008
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  6. flipfire

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    Yea if its by microsoft it will most likely launch IE. I had to get an addon for MSN so it will launch FF for email and links
     
    flipfire, Mar 15, 2008
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    Google Earth still launches IE for it's links for me, but FF is the default.
     
    pixelot, Mar 15, 2008
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