I want to set my default browser to bing not google

When I open firefox from my shortcut on windows I want bing to open as my homepage instead of google. I just got a new computer but my old computer was able to open with bing so I know it can be done, I just don't know how. Please help. Thanks

First copy the bing address (http://www.bing.com/) to your clipboard. Then click Tools, then Options, then make sure the General tab is selected. Next, paste the bing url in to the Home Page: box. If "Show my home page" option is not already selected in the "When Firefox starts" box, do so using the down arrow. Click OK.

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