How do I make Firefox NOT my default browser and restore Internet Explorer as default browser?

I used to have Internet Explorer as my default browser and when I went to Firefox it asked me if I wanted Firefox as my default browser and I always sad no. I must haves screwed that up somehow and I want to go back to Explorer as default.
== This happened ==
Not sure how often

To make Internet Explorer your default web browser, you can click on '''Tools''' from the toolbar at the top and select '''Internet Options'''. Then select the '''Programs''' tab from the top of the window to access the default browser settings. You might want to also choose to be alerted if Internet Explorer is not your default browser. Click '''OK''' to save your changes.
Please also be aware of that Firefox's latest version is [http://getfirefox.com 3.6.4] while you're running 3.5.9.

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I found an answer to this question at https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/761175.
Don't mess with the registry keys, this part worked for me:
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Even more ideal would be to have the choice to open my homepages or a blank page (in case for some reason they do get closed).
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Are we getting closer?

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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-manage-website-permissions
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