menu>option>general says firefox is not my default browser but when i try to download fire fox msg says i am using firefox.
i have a w8.1 netbook and cking on firefox status says it is up to date. HD 80% free. when i go to FF menu>options>general the line "tell me if FF is my browser " is cked but right below that in bold it says FF is not my browser. when i click default box i get a box to choose browser and i select "continue to use FF" but still have the note in General that FF is not my default browser.. i want FF to be my browser. thanks for any help that will clear this up for me. my computer skills are about 3 on a sale of 10, 10 being high.
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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Turn on Always Check Firefox Default Browser.
Also press the Make Firefox Default.
If there is a problem doing this, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save
Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.
Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).
Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.
Flash Player Version: Version 27.0.0.183
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration
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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Turn on Always Check Firefox Default Browser.
Also press the Make Firefox Default.
If there is a problem doing this, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save
Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.
Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).
Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.
Flash Player Version: Version 27.0.0.183
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration
Your default browser is the one used to open URLs from other applications, such as Adobe Reader or Microsoft Office, or Windows Favorites, or shortcuts to websites on your desktop. So it's a Windows setting. If Firefox is unsuccessful making itself your default browser in Windows' settings, you can use the Windows Control Panel, "Default Programs," to make Firefox your default browser.
You can also try to redo the default browser setting and temporarily set another browser as the default browser.
i want to thank the three generous people who responded and helped me solve this problem. probably pretty elementary to you but a big deal for me.
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