How do I make Firefox the default browser in a non-administrative Windows XP account, where clicking to do so has no effect?

I have two accounts for myself on my PC running Windows XP. In the administrative account, Firefox is already the default browser that opens when I double-click an HTML file, etc. Firefox knows it's the default browser there.
In my other account, every time I start Firefox, it tells me it's not the default browser. Clicking there to make it the default, or in the options, does nothing.
When I go to Set Program Access and Defaults in the administrative account, "Use my current Web browser" is selected. Mozilla Firefox is not listed as an option. In my non-administrative account, the Add or Remove Programs control panel can't be used. It says I don't have permission.

To check that in the other account you would have to give it temporarily administrator permissions.
See:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/How+to+make+Firefox+the+default+browser
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Setting+Firefox+as+the+default+browser+does+not+work
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Default_browser

Similar Messages

  • How do you make Firefox the default browser when the normal way doesnt work?

    Im trying completely from chrome after a friend showed my how much firefox has got its act together. However i cant for the life of me set it as the default browser. I have tried the "make firefox the default browser" button in firefox, which simply opens the windows default programs panel. Whenever i try to use the panel it simply sets the http protocol to nightly which isnt even installed!( http://puu.sh/2vJHM ) I think a possible fix would be to manually change the registry, but i wouldnt know where to start.

    Did you check the box on ''Options > Advanced > General >[X] "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup"?
    Have you restarted Firefox and if so, or when you do so, what does that section on the advanced Firefox options show?
    Have you tried restarting your system after setting the default browser using the second suggestion and, after restart, check the setting per the second suggestion to see if that setting is holding?
    Updating your Plugins would have no affect on the default browser question. It was something that you needed to do to avoid security issues online by using an out of date version of Java. Java is not involved in the default browser issue. That is why I separated it from the first part of the reply with a line and began with the word "Other".

  • How to make Firefox the default browser for Hotmail

    I recently uninstalled Safari because I want to use Firefox as my default browser. Previously when I click the Mail button in Windows Live Messenger, the mac would automatically open my hotmail in Safari. Now that I have uninstalled it, when I click on the Mail button, it opens up with TextEdit. How do I make it open with Firefox?
    Any help is much appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Joe

    OK I'll post there also but I'm aware of the preferences section in Safari... thing is, when I choose to make Firefox the default browser, it resets back to Safari when I turn off the computer and turn it back on. Everytime. And it does my head in
    I heard of a program called More Internet that I heard could help slove the problem but I can't understand how to use it, nor is there any forum or any way to contact anyone who knows. It's driving me up the wall.
    So I'm hoping there's another way that someone in the world knows.

  • Is there a way to make Firefox the default browser?

    No more detail is needed

    hello cole_l, yes - please see [[Make Firefox the default browser on Android]] for instructions.

  • How can i clear history. also how can i make Firefox my default browser

    i had some answers from i think from one of your Forums, however i must not of had the steps clear. there are really had those clear

    If you want to clear history go to Settings-->Tools-->Privacy-->Clear Data and now choose what you would like to remove.
    And if you want to set firefox as your default browser try this article [[Make Firefox the default browser on Android]]

  • How do I make Photoshop the default Edit App for .jpg in Windows 7?

    How do I make Photoshop the default Edit App for .jpg in Windows 7?    I want to be able to right click on a .jpg file, select the EDIT option in the Context Menu, then have Photoshop edit the file instead of Paint.
    In Windows XP it was very easy to use the File Manger to associate the file type .jpg and action edit with Photoshop.    No so easy in Windows 7.  It is easy to change the default OPEN application, but I would like to leave Windows Viewer as the default OPEN application and have Photoshop as the EDIT applicaiton.

    Before I posted the original question here, I had probably spent a couple of hours trying to research it.   I hate to find no answer for something I know can be done.   So I spent some more time and found the following in the bowels of a Tech Forum that is generally way over my head.  I have modified it to be Photoshop specific.
    These instructions will update the default EDIT action for image types - jpg,png,gif and the variations.     If you are unfamiliar with editing the program registry you probably will want to back up your registry or take a system backup.
    1. Open up the registry editor (Regedit.exe).
    You will need to be signed on as a Windows user that is an administrator
    2. Find HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT -> SystemFileAssociations -> image ->  shell -> edit -> command
    This seems like it would be easy but it is not, because there are many key names that are very close (like System.FilesAssociations).   Keep looking because you will find it eventually. 
    3. Double click on "Default" (on right window pane) and update the program location.
    You should see that MSPAINT.EXE is the current program.
    Erase the existing value and enter you photoshop location in quotes followed by %1 in quotes.  For me this is "C:\Program Files  (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4\Photoshop.exe" "%1"  
    Hit return.
    4.  Exit Regit and test.

  • How can I make Firefox my default browser on my Galaxy Tab?

    I wamt to make Firefox my default browser on my Galaxy Tab (Android). How can I do this?

    When you click the internet (globe) icon you may be able to choose check the 'Use by default for this action' check box then select Firefox.
    If not then you will need to open the Settings > Applications > the click on the default browser and press the clear defaults button. Then follow the above directions.

  • How can i clear history. alsoee how can i make Firefox my default browser

    i would like to keep some history and clear other, probably on a weekly schedule, let me know how please.
    clear method on how to make Firefox my main browser

    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/make-firefox-default-browser-android How to make Firefox for Android your default browser]
    Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache. In order to try to fix these problems, the first step is to clear both cookies and the cache.
    The Firefox cache temporarily stores images, scripts, and other parts of websites while you are browsing. <br>
    Note: ''This will temporarily log you out of all sites you're logged in to.''
    To clear cache and cookies, do the following:
    #Tap the menu icon located at the top right corner. This is the icon with 3 bars. On older Android devices you'll have to press the hardware menu key and then tap More.
    #Tap '''Settings'''.
    #After that, you will be taken to the settings screen. In the settings screen, look under the section '''''Privacy & Security''''' and select '''Clear private data'''.
    #You will then be taken to a list of what can be cleared. Select the following 2 for deletion:
    #*Cookies & active logins
    #*Cache
    #After those have been selected, tap the '''Clear data''' button to actually clear the cache and cookies.
    Did this help you with your problems? Please let us know!

  • How do I make FireFox my default browser?

    Simply that. My OS is Windows XP and on the control panel it only enables setting Internet Explorer as the default browser (or not) - but doesn't give other browser options, even though they are downloaded.
    So how do I set Firefox as my default browser

    By the way, your Firefox version seems extremely outdated. You should update to the latest version as soon as possible, as you are vulnerably for security exploits otherwise. Here is how to update Firefox: [[Update Firefox to the latest version]]

  • How do I make Firefox my default browser (instead of e.g. Internet Explorer)?

    When loading software that requires connection to the internet, they try to do so via Internet Explorer, which is not working. I want my default browser to be Firefox and change whatever settings are necessary to accomplish this.

    See Default browser -- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Default_browser
    <b>Firefox 3 and above:</b> "Tools -&gt; Options -&gt; Advanced -&gt; General / System Defaults -&gt; (checkmark) Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup -&gt; Check Now"

  • Google search in MacOS - how to make firefox the default browser?

    Hi there!
    I tried to address my issue looking in the forum as well as other websites; not too fruitful.
    In most of the applications in MacOS, let's say in mail, when you open an email and select a word or a sentence, ctrl+click, you can "search in google" for what is highlighted.
    Although my default web browser is Firefox (everytime I click a URL, firefox opens), every time I use the 'search in google' option, safaris pops up.
    Any hints? any way to get the OS to search in google using firefox by default?
    Thanks!

    redcloud75013 wrote:
    Hi there!
    I tried to address my issue looking in the forum as well as other websites; not too fruitful.
    In most of the applications in MacOS, let's say in mail, when you open an email and select a word or a sentence, ctrl+click, you can "search in google" for what is highlighted.
    Although my default web browser is Firefox (everytime I click a URL, firefox opens), every time I use the 'search in google' option, safaris pops up.
    Any hints? any way to get the OS to search in google using firefox by default?
    no. this particular function is hard coded into OS X apps like Mail. it therefore doesn't matter what your default browser is, google search will always use safari.
    Thanks!

  • How do I make firefox my default browser when the steps given do not work

    I have followed all of the directions but firefox is still not my default browser. I have gone over and over but it will not be default. I hate IE and do not want it. What can I do?

    The following link gives multiple methods of setting Firefox as the default, hopefully one of them should work.
    http://kb.mozillazine.org/Default_browser

  • How do I make google the default browser

    When Mozilla opens I begin typing my search into the google search bar at the top right hand corner. As Mozilla continues loading it moves my search into the yahoo search engine in the middle of the page. I always get two or three letters typed into the google and the rest types into yahoo which really changes my search. I don't want to remove yahoo because my husband uses that but I want Google to be the primary unless I select the yahoo search box.

    Sorry just I meant Firefox instead of IE. Always used IE in the past until this laptop was updated with Mozilla. Problem the same just replace firefox for IE in complaint

  • How do I make firefox the defaukt browser?

    IE8 is not overly compatible with JUNO 8.8 platinum
    SLOW responses
    I installed FOXFIRE 6.0 but JUNO insists on calling for IE8

    http://kb.mozillazine.org/Default_browser

  • How to make Firefox the Default search engine on Android Kitkat

    HTC Desire 816 with Google set as Default

    Here's how to [[Make Firefox the default browser on Android]] .
    [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/make-firefox-default-browser-android]
    Did this help you? We will love to hear from you.
    Thanks.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Back-up in dead computer

    hi all, its my first post. i (proudly) own a 3GS and it was syncing and backing up to a computer which is now dead. I wanted to back up my 3gs to a different computer (the new one i had to buy). My main issue is with all my music library (about 1 GB

  • Playback component to change dvd to dv.....

    i recently purchased the pmeg2....installed it....but cant find it on my computer....has this happened to anyone else.......help........also when down loaded ,i got to options between types of quicktime....which do i use...i have updated version but

  • Create Resource from URL (WSDL) through corporate proxy?

    In OSB I Create a Resource from a URL (WSDL) but I get a "No resource found". Im using this service to test... http://webservicex.net/stockquote.asmx?WSDL I suspect its because it needs to route though our corporate proxy. Do I set this up in the OSB

  • Connection fall back to hub-n-spoke

    Hi,   I wonder if anyone here knows the answer... I am trying the p2p sample code. Every time, users can log in with the RTMFP protocol. But as soon as they start the audio or video, the connections fall back to bub n spoke mode. All Flash players ar

  • Do you need a high speed USB drive to effectively use a 5G ipod

    My new 5G is working on my newer dell comp with the high speed, but not working on my older vaio without a high speed drive. Thoughts?