Internet Explorer 9 beta: The beauty of the web

[derekimo]

I like, . I'm running dual monitors so I like being able to drag a tab onto my second monitor and have it open as a new window. Any body figure out how to make IE x64 the default browser? I've pinned it to my taskbar and start menu but if I click a link in an e-mail or some other program it opens in IE 9 x86. Make Default is greyed out in the Internet options menu.

Mine is not greyed, I CAN make IE9b x64 my default browser

Are you sure about that?

 

[alphanumeric]

@yowanvista Mine is as shown above "greyed out". Might want to go to help > about and see if you aren't in the x86 version. Windows 7 x64 has both the x86 and x64 versions of IE 8. Installing the x64 beta for IE 9 also installs both versions. The taskbar and start menu shortcuts open the x86 version. you have to go to all programs to see the Internet Explorer (64 bit) Icon.

 

[yowanvista]

I like, . I'm running dual monitors so I like being able to drag a tab onto my second monitor and have it open as a new window. Any body figure out how to make IE x64 the default browser? I've pinned it to my taskbar and start menu but if I click a link in an e-mail or some other program it opens in IE 9 x86. Make Default is greyed out in the Internet options menu.

Mine is not greyed, I CAN make IE9b x64 my default browser

Are you sure about that?

YES I'm sure
It is written "IE9 x64 cannot be the default browser", but I can make it the default browser as the option is not greyed

 

[derekimo]

Mine is not greyed, I CAN make IE9b x64 my default browser

Are you sure about that?

YES I'm sure
It is written "IE9 x64 cannot be the default browser", but I can make it the default browser as the option is not greyed

IE isn't even your default browser now, try it and see what happens.

 

[24c]

Mine IS greyed out in the 64 bit version - can't be set a default. It is also greyed out in the 32 bit version, maybe because I set the 32 bit version as default on install or first launch.

 

[yowanvista]

Are you sure about that?

YES I'm sure
It is written "IE9 x64 cannot be the default browser", but I can make it the default browser as the option is not greyed

IE isn't even your default browser now, try it and see what happens.

This is strange I can make IE9 x64 my default browser, it works!

 

[derekimo]

Mine IS greyed out in the 64 bit version - can't be set a default. It is also greyed out in the 32 bit version, maybe because I set the 32 bit version as default on install or first launch.

So is mine,

 

[24c]

I made FF my default browser, went back to IE 9 64 bit and was able to click on the make default button, which was now NOT greyed out.

I'm guessing. it makes IE the default browser, but maybe the not the 64 version???

ETA - Just opend up a link from an email - opened IE 32 bit - guess the 64 bit can't be set a default,

 

[derekimo]

YES I'm sure
It is written "IE9 x64 cannot be the default browser", but I can make it the default browser as the option is not greyed

IE isn't even your default browser now, try it and see what happens.

This is strange I can make IE9 x64 my default browser, it works!

I made FF my default browser, went back to IE 9 64 bit and was able to click on the make default button, which was now NOT greyed out.

I'm guessing. it makes IE the default browser, but maybe the not the 64 version???

ETA - Just opend up a link from an email - opened IE 32 bit - guess the 64 bit can't be set a default,

Maybe it does work if you have another browser installed. :huh:

Edit: Or not.

 

[24c]

Maybe it does work if you have another browser installed. :huh:
Edit: Or not.

This keen observation is why you get the big bucks and all the cool badges.:roflmao:

 

[derekimo]

Maybe it does work if you have another browser installed. :huh:
Edit: Or not.

This keen observation is why you get the big bucks and all the cool badges.:roflmao:

I covered all the bases there. :roflmao::roflmao:

 

[neeraj]

IE9 64bit working as a charm to me with Flash 64bit..!

 

[cloud8521]

oh man the layout really sucks i wish i could move it around. not fun

 

[burtie]

If you want to make it your default browser just use the default programes option from the start menu

I am running 64 bit too.

 

[24c]

If you want to make it your default browser just use the default programes option from the start menu

I am running 64 bit too.

That will make the 32 bit version default - not the 64 bit - pretty sure I'm right on this.

Default Programs only list Internet Explorer - no 32/64 option - at least on my machine.

 

[alphanumeric]

If you want to make it your default browser just use the default programes option from the start menu

I am running 64 bit too.

That will make the 32 bit version default - not the 64 bit - pretty sure I'm right on this.

Default Programs only list Internet Explorer - no 32/64 option - at least on my machine.

Yes I believe you are correct, only IE is listed and it makes the x86 version the default. If I open a link in an e-mail and IE is not already open the x86 version launches. Make default is also greyed out in the x86 version but I believe that is because it already is the default browser. It is for me anyway as I don't have another browser installed.

 

[24c]

Yes I believe you are correct, only IE is listed and it makes the x86 version the default. If I open a link in an e-mail and IE is not already open the x86 version launches. Make default is also greyed out in the x86 version but I believe that is because it already is the default browser. It is for me anyway as I don't have another browser installed.

Same thing for me, but I have FF installed.
SO - based on these latest posts, I'm gonna say the 64 bit version of IE 9 cannot be set as default. This is my final answer.

 

[derekimo]

Yes I believe you are correct, only IE is listed and it makes the x86 version the default. If I open a link in an e-mail and IE is not already open the x86 version launches. Make default is also greyed out in the x86 version but I believe that is because it already is the default browser. It is for me anyway as I don't have another browser installed.

Same thing for me, but I have FF installed.
SO - based on these latest posts, I'm gonna say the 64 bit version of IE 9 cannot be set as default. This is my final answer.

 

[wds7]

Well I have not uninstalled my FF but I am going to be using this IE9 beta as long as It keeps working for me, Like how It takes you to the windows update That's pretty neat.

How you do that?

Here you go,

How do you move it to the right ....
Mine is on the left ...?
http://916201032448pm.jpg/][/URL]
Thanks

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

How you do that?

Here you go,

How do you move it to the right ....
Mine is on the left ...?
http://916201032448pm.jpg/][/URL]
Thanks

Right click right beside the new tab button and click 'Move Stop and Refresh'