How can I change my default browser?

[Jake]

I prefer Firefox over IE as a browser and consequently, I want to launch
Firefox when I click on a link in an Outlook email. There must be a way to
change this, but of course it isn't easy for me to find. Any pointers?

Thanks.
Jake

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Not an Outlook question but... Control Panel->Internet Options->Programs
Tab.

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After furious head scratching, Jake asked:

| I prefer Firefox over IE as a browser and consequently, I want to
| launch Firefox when I click on a link in an Outlook email. There
| must be a way to change this, but of course it isn't easy for me to
| find. Any pointers?
|
| Thanks.
| Jake

 

[Brian Tillman]

I prefer Firefox over IE as a browser and consequently, I want to
launch Firefox when I click on a link in an Outlook email. There
must be a way to change this, but of course it isn't easy for me to
find. Any pointers?

http://www.slipstick.com/problems/firefox.htm

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

if firefox is set as the default, outlook links should open in it.

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[Jake]

Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question. Once I open that control panel,
what am I supposed to do? I clicked on the Programs tab, and I unselected the
checkbox that says "Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the
default browser" and that didn't solve the issue. How do I indicate that I
want Firefox to be my default browser?

Jake

 

[Jake]

HOW DO I CHANGE FIREFOX TO BE MY DEFAULT BROWSER is the question.

I have been told where to go to change it but not how to change it. I have
been told that I need to make it my default browser for it to launch when
clicking on an email, but I haven't been told how to change it. It is not
obvious in the IE settings, nor in Outlook settings, nor in the Internet
Options Control Panel.

Any pointers hugely appreciated.

Jake

if firefox is set as the default, outlook links should open in it.

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Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



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I prefer Firefox over IE as a browser and consequently, I want to launch
Firefox when I click on a link in an Outlook email. There must be a way
to
change this, but of course it isn't easy for me to find. Any pointers?

Thanks.
Jake

 

[Jake]

I have figured this out finally, thanks anyway.

Jake

HOW DO I CHANGE FIREFOX TO BE MY DEFAULT BROWSER is the question.

I have been told where to go to change it but not how to change it. I have
been told that I need to make it my default browser for it to launch when
clicking on an email, but I haven't been told how to change it. It is not
obvious in the IE settings, nor in Outlook settings, nor in the Internet
Options Control Panel.

Any pointers hugely appreciated.

Jake

if firefox is set as the default, outlook links should open in it.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/



Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:
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I prefer Firefox over IE as a browser and consequently, I want to launch
Firefox when I click on a link in an Outlook email. There must be a way
to
change this, but of course it isn't easy for me to find. Any pointers?

Thanks.
Jake

 

[Brian Tillman]

HOW DO I CHANGE FIREFOX TO BE MY DEFAULT BROWSER is the question.

I posted a link to a site with instructions.