Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Firefox is currently my default browser, but my work requires I use another. How can I change the pref?

sambufalini
sambufalini
more options

My work situation requires that I change my default setting so Firefox is not the default browser. Is this possible, via a preferences file, e.g., or do I need to uninstall Firefox (which I want to use for other things)? I have been through every help file available here.

My work situation requires that I change my default setting so Firefox is not the default browser. Is this possible, via a preferences file, e.g., or do I need to uninstall Firefox (which I want to use for other things)? I have been through every help file available here.

All Replies (4)

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

Every browser has the ability to make itself the default. For example, if you have IE8 and want to make IE8 the default, here are the steps: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/change-internet-explorer-programs-settings (ignore the Vista in the URL)

mickydeenyc
mickydeenyc
more options

I usually find the easiest way to change the default browser is simply to run that browser. It should ask you if you want to make it the default.

sambufalini
sambufalini Question owner
more options

Thanks for the suggestions. jscher, can you offer the same sort of advice for Firefox? I haven't been able to find anything like that for Firefox.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

Hi sambufalini, try this article: Make Firefox your default browser.