.url files launch in IEplorerer instead of Safari

.url files launch in IExplorer instead of Safari, how can I fix it. I try to associate .url file (Internet Shortcut) to Safari, but windows vista does not let me change the Default Program (Internet Explorer. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

I think the programs like to manage these settings, instead of manually changing the File Associations.
Start IE and click Tools -> Options. Set it as your default.
Then open Safari and it should ask you. Click Yes.
Not sure why the file associations are ignored.

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