IE 8 as default browser.

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  1. Posts : 514
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #11

    I tested with Firefox, and it is running ok set as the default browser.
    But it was also visible in the Default Programs as IE8 is not.

    Association also works for Firefox from my mailing program.
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  2. Posts : 2,066
    Windows 8 Pro w/MC 32-bit
       #12

    darkhorse said:
    ...But it was also visible in the Default Programs as IE8 is not...
    IE8 on Windows 7 needs to be added via "Programs and Features" in the section where you "Turn Windows features on and off". Perhaps that's why it's not visible.
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  3. Posts : 514
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #13

    It is checked.
    I really wonder what is wrong here.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails IE 8 as default browser.-checked.jpg  
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  4. Posts : 2,066
    Windows 8 Pro w/MC 32-bit
       #14

    darkhorse said:
    ...I really wonder what is wrong here.
    You could try an IE8 reset: Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Reset.
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  5. Posts : 514
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #15

    I have done the reset a couple of times yesterday and also today.
    Still the links in my mailer opens Firefox.
    IE is set in the registry to IE, and also in the IE8 itself, but still Firefox opens links.
    As Firefox opens, I'm told, that it is not the default browser, and that is true .

    But doesn't open the default one IE8
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  6. Posts : 826
    Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
       #16

    Un-install Firefox, try again. Does IE8 open by default now? Reinstall Firefox, make sure it doesn't set to default.

    darkhorse said:
    I have done the reset a couple of times yesterday and also today.
    Still the links in my mailer opens Firefox.
    IE is set in the registry to IE, and also in the IE8 itself, but still Firefox opens links.
    As Firefox opens, I'm told, that it is not the default browser, and that is true .

    But doesn't open the default one IE8
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  7. Posts : 514
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #17

    I uninstalled Firefox. Did a total clean, and rebooted. Still no associations with IE8.
    I did a reset of IE8.
    I have a red croos in some of the implied things in reset. Could it be that ?.
    Attachments shows after reset, and regedit shows that IE is the deafult browser.
    What the heck can be wrong ? :)
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