Cannot set IE11 as default browser

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows home premium 64bit
       #1

    Cannot set IE11 as default browser


    I am having a problem setting IE as my default browser. I have selected it as default in 'Choose access and defaults'' but in "Set default programs" IE isn't listed as a option. Any help/advice?
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  2. Posts : 7,107
    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #2

    Have you turned it off?,
    Check via

    ControlPanel >> programs >> then top LEFT features, another window will open and IE will be there,
    It should be ticked, if not tick it, a reboot will be needed.

    Roy
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  3. Posts : 20,583
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       #3

    Hi,
    Uncheck all of the other listings they apply to the other browsers on the same line.

    One of them might throw a fit and have done some interesting locking out of making changes

    Open each one and go to their settings and uncheck make them selves default and restrict changes.

    My guess would be Vivadi which is weird in it's self as a listing :)
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  4. Posts : 9
    Windows home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for the quick reply and suggestion. It is already checked:
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  5. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi,
    Uncheck all of the other listings they apply to the other browsers on the same line.

    One of them might throw a fit and have done some interesting locking out of making changes

    Open each one and go to their settings and uncheck make them selves default and restrict changes.

    My guess would be Vivadi which is weird in it's self as a listing :)
    Vivaldi is a new browser Vivaldi browser review: Powerful features outshine slightly sluggish performance | PCWorld

    Where are you suggesting I Uncheck the other browsers? If I remove access it deletes the program.
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  6. Posts : 20,583
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       #6

    Hi,
    In your original questions 1st screen shot
    ie11 is grayed out all the others can be unchecked.
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  7. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    If I uncheck them, it uninstalls them.
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  8. Posts : 20,583
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       #8

    Hi
    I do not get that prompt after apply it simply saves the settings and that's all.
    Internet explorer is not grayed out for me either :/

    I believe you probably picked up more than just a new browser :)

    Save Adwcleaner to your desktop and right click it and select Run as administrator
    Use the Download now @ bleeping computer button
    Start the scanner and remove what it finds by using the Clean button
    AdwCleaner Download
    Post the scanner results.
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  9. Posts : 9
    Windows home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Already run Adware Cleaner...nothing found. The IE was grayed out as it was the one selected to be default. Doesn't matter which browser I choose, the choice will grey out after selecting. Have run Malwarebytes Pro and anti-virus...nothing found.
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  10. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #10

    Hi,
    Not sure what to say I have never receive a popup message like that :/
    I assume you uninstalled Chrome ?
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