| [IE] Registry Key Does anyone know where the registry key is to set IE9 as the default browser?
Regardless of what I do, it will not remain set as the default.
Thanks in advance.
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 rfharThe World Sport, Played In Every CountryPremium
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Buicktown,Mi | Look at the options page in any other browser you may have and make sure that it isn't set to check and see if that browser is the default browser on startup. |
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| Until this morning, I did not have any other browsers. One of the reasons I installed Firefox is the ongoing IE9 errors.
Sorry - short answer is no, no other browser is set as default.
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 plencnerbPremium
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Elgin, IL
kudos:2 | As far as the reg keys, I found this
Machine Default Key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\http\shell\open\command
User Specific key
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\http\shell\open\command
The picture above shows the HKLM Key, showing what it would look like for IE 9 32 bit. If you set the same command for the user specific key, it should work.
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Re: [IE] Registry Key So is that where the "check box" in Internet Options is stored?
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plencnerbPremium
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kudos:2 | When you check the box in IE to indicate that you want to use IE as the default browser, the User Specific Key is suppose to be updated to point to the location of Internet Explorer. If you were in another browser and did the same thing, it would have the path to that browser listed.
I have not tested this to see if it does do what I read it should do if I change default browsers (I actually have 3 installed: IE, Waterfox, and Palemoon). I'm just going by what I read from a quick google search.
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| Ok. Thanks. My desktop is not setting that key!
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plencnerbPremium
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kudos:2 | Mine is not either. The value I have for the current user one points to my location of Palemoon.
Yet, if I go change the browser to be IE9 32 bit, that does happen (default browser becomes IE and not Palemoon). However, the key does not change, even after a reboot!
So, there must be more to this then what I found.
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| Thanks for the effort. |
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plencnerbPremium
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kudos:2 | No problem. I'll keep looking into this, and if I find out anything more, I'll post an update.
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 Dude111An Awesome DudePremium
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Yup brian thats how its shown in my 2 on those 2 keys... (If you had to,you can probably change the path those keys are pointed to and your "default" browser would be changed) |
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motisaz
join:2001-11-15
Cottonwood, CA | reply to OldAuditor
Re: [IE] Registry Key I am afraid you may have larger problems, most likely an add-in that came along with a download resetting your options. Directly changing your system file may not work.
I would suggest (as housekeeping process) the following before attacking your registry:
In Internet Explorer:
Select TOOLS
Then MANAGE ADD-ONS
Take a look at your add-on programs, and disable anything you don't use. Don't worry about killing something you need, you can always turn it back on. I will guarantee you will find 'sneakers' that are nether required or desired.
Once you kill unwanted add-ons, go back to TOOLS, INTERNET OPTIONS, PROGRAMS and re-set IE9 as your default browser, making sure to click TELL ME IF IE IS NOT YOUR DEFAULT BROWSER.
Next I would uninstall the pushy browser. If you would like to re-install the offending software, be VERY CAREFUL of pre-checked install options provided, one of these undoubtedly offers the option to "Use *** as Default Browser".
Let me know if this helps. |
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| I have done l that as a part of my efforts. Prior to installing Firefox yesterday, I did not have any other browsers installed. IE keeps asking me if I want to make it the default. I tell it yes each time. Still says popup blocker is active, but all are turned off.
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motisaz
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Cottonwood, CA | Did you take a look at your IE add-ons? Software from Google, Norton, Ask etc. can each supply their own switches and pop-up blockers.
Did you have the problem before loading Firefox? |
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| The reason I loaded Firefox was all the problems I was having with IE.
I activated each add on individual, disabled default and popup blockers , then disabled each. I still am having problems running in a "clean" IE with popups not opening and owing links giving me blank pages ?with no errors I can find in event monitor).
I need to avoid a clean install of I can.
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| said by OldAuditor: I still am having problems running in a "clean" IE with popups not opening and owing links giving me blank pages ?with no errors I can find in event monitor).
I need to avoid a clean install of I can.
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I am guessing your problems with a broken IE - not being clean is why your having issues trying to make it default.. .sounds like you have spyware/virus or malware some form in your system that is preventing the registry change from saving. |
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motisaz
join:2001-11-15
Cottonwood, CA
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I agree with Xsk8er, something corrupted your IE, and it was not nice. First make sure your Anti-Virus software is up-to-date. If you are using something shaky like McAfee, try logging onto a site like
»www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner or
»security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp
Here is a heavy-handed fix I've used in the past:
Unload your copy of IE, then log into Microsoft to download and re-install a clean copy (don't forget to run Update afterwords). You can use your Firefox in the meantime.
I don't know your confidence level, but if you would like instructions regarding how to complete this task, let me know.
Again, I hope this helps . . . |
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| I have done all the steps recommended in he security forum and followed their instructions. Appears I do not have a virus or malware.
I would like the instructions on how to completely (as far as possible) to remove and reinstall IE 9.
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rfharThe World Sport, Played In Every CountryPremium
join:2001-03-26
Buicktown,Mi | reply to OldAuditor
»windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind···plorer-9 |
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