Explorer is not default


  1. Posts : 36
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #1

    Explorer is not default


    My default browser is Internet Explorer, but when I follow a website link it opens in Firefox.

    Please help.
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  2. Posts : 72,050
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Hrant,

    Double check in Default Programs using the tutorial below to make sure that Internet Explorer is set as the default program for all of it's associations. Specifically the URL file extension. Afterwards, see if it will open in IE now. :)

    Default Programs - Set a Program's Default Associations

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 36
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Dear Shawn,

    Thank you very much. But Enternet Explorer is not listed in the Programs.
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  4. Posts : 72,050
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Hrant,

    Ok. The tutorial below may be able to add Internet Explorer back to Default Programs for you to then be able to do so.. :)

    Internet Explorer - Restore or Remove from Default Programs - Vista Forums
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  5. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #5

    Another way that might work for you.
    Internet Explorer/internet options/programs/make default. Close I.E. and reopen and see if I.E. kept your settings.
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  6. Posts : 36
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Dear Shawn,

    Sorry for bothering you again. I followed your second recommendation, unfortunately IE didn't come back to list of the default programs.

    Thank you!
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  7. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #7

    you can try checking manually if internet explorer is the default browser or not.
    Tools>Options>Programs>Make default.
    Last edited by koolkat77; 05 Oct 2012 at 11:14.
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