Make Firefox your default browser

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If you have more than one web browser, WindowsOS Xyour operating system needs to know which browser to use by default. This article will show you how to make Firefox your default browser.

  1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Settings (or Preferences, in some cases).Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Select the Advanced panel, click the General tab, and then click Check Now.Default - WinDefault - MacDefault - Lin
  3. Select Yes to set Firefox as your default browser.

    Setting Firefox as Default (Linux-Ubuntu)

  4. Close the Settings page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.
  1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and select Settings (or Preferences, in some cases).Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Select the Advanced panel, click the General tab, and then click Make Firefox the default browser.

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  3. Close the Settings page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.
Note: MSN Messenger and other applications may open Internet Explorer regardless of which browser is the default. Also, Internet service providers like PeoplePC Online, Juno and NetZero may provide connection software that automatically launches Internet Explorer.


To set another browser as the default, use the settings in the browser you wish to be your default.




Based on information from Default browser (mozillaZine KB)