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How do I make Firefox my default browser

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Scribe replied 11 years ago
chuck8980
chuck8980

Explorer keeps coming up as my default browser and I want firefox to my default browser

Explorer keeps coming up as my default browser and I want firefox to my default browser

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Scribe
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Hi, open Options (cog wheel) - in the 3-bar menu unless you've moved it, then in the General tab you can set Firefox as your default browser.

You can also check in IE, that it isn't set as default, by opening Tools > Internet Options, and going to the Program tab.

Hope that helps.