Why Does Default Browser Not Open in a Google Search?
I do have Firefox set as the default browser.
In Mail, when I use the right click feature to search a highlighted word.... and "search in Google" the Safari browser opens, NOT Firefox.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Coach
It is a glitch and the test account would give the same results.
However, Baltwo suggested an excellent general troubleshooting technique. Create a new admin account and don't use it for anything but testing. Call it test or whatever. It can instantly tell you if the problem is in your home folder and not at the system level.
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Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are some troubleshooting steps that I would try when experiencing this issue.
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