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everytime I open firefox a window pops up saying I downloaded internet explorer 9 and would I like to save the file.

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cor-el replied 15 years ago
ageldhof
ageldhof

I recently downloaded internet explorer 9 from my firefox browser. I have already saved and executed this file but now, everytime I open firefox a window pops up saying, "Opening IE(-WindowsVista-x86-enu.exe You have chosen to open IE(-WindowsVista-x86-enu.exe which is a binary file from: http://download microsoft.com Would you like to save this file?" I see this every time I open firefox. How do I get rid of it?

I recently downloaded internet explorer 9 from my firefox browser. I have already saved and executed this file but now, everytime I open firefox a window pops up saying, "Opening IE(-WindowsVista-x86-enu.exe You have chosen to open IE(-WindowsVista-x86-enu.exe which is a binary file from: http://download microsoft.com Would you like to save this file?" I see this every time I open firefox. How do I get rid of it?

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cor-el
cor-el
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Check the Homepage setting to be sure that you aren't opening a download page.
Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' symbols.

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: Home page
ageldhof
ageldhof Question owner

I'm all fixed up. Thank you.

ageldhof

cor-el
cor-el
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You're welcome