Internet Explorer Prob

[gumdrop ink]

ok so i use Internet explorer now and used to as well in the past, a bit ago i installed firefox to check it out didnt like so i went bak to IE. the problem im having is i looks like windows doesnt know IE is the supposed to be the default app example,
when someone sends me a link in messenger it no longer opens a page i have to manualy copy the link and paste into addy bar. same with Utorrent, when i go to run test to chek ports nothing loads anymore.
how do u reset IE to be default or am i way off here. thx in advance

[DigitalJunkie]

Just open IE, under Tools > Programs settings check the box for ask to be default browser. Next time when you open IE, it will ask to be default browser!

[gumdrop ink]

thx, i did that still having same prob for all the bs this is kausing me i think ima try firefox again or opera. thx again though

[DigitalJunkie]

Did you reboot?

[gumdrop ink]

i did of kourse lol ive decided to chek out firefox again for the time being maybe i was to critical last time round, a lot of people use it

[rainbowdemon]

Firefox takes a lttle while to get used to. I've been using it for so long, I don't even remember how to use IE. Just give it some time, I'm sure you'll love it!!

[Auggie2k]

I think a reinstall of Internet Explorer is in order.

How do I repair Internet Explorer in Windows® XP?
Revised - 03/03/2002

The ability to Repair Internet Explorer does not exist in the version that ships with Windows XP. This feature only becomes available after you upgrade to a newer version. This is normal and has been this way since Windows 98 and IE4.

However, you can reinstall IE in Windows XP by clicking Start, Run and entering the following command:

rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 %windir%\Inf\ie.inf

You will need to have your XP CD available.

Some people have problems with the command line above. A small VB Script that will execute the command for you can be downloaded here. Save the file to your hard drive and double click it to run IE Setup.

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP (Q318378)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q318378

This page last updated 11/25/2005 21:16
All material © Doug Knox

[Tic3]

My Computer
Tools
Folder Options
File Types
Scroll down and click HTM

In the box down below is a dialog that says something along the lines of "Opens With" If it says Firefox (or anything other than Internet Explorer), click the Change button.

Scroll down the list of programs and click Internet Explorer. Be sure the "Always Use The Selected Program" is checked. Click OK

Repeat the above to make sure HTML is also choosing Internet Explorer.

Reboot.

Presto.

Firefox is a better browser (in my opinion), but sometimes you need Internet Explorer to display some pages correctly.


Tic3

[gumdrop ink]

thx Tic3 that wrked like a charm. on a side not have spent the past day diging into firefox im now torn between the 2

[derekb]

Check out the firefox extensions.that swung it for me(and constantly being told it's security was bettter)
no more ad's on websites is great!

[kokanezub]

Firefox takes a lttle while to get used to. I've been using it for so long, I don't even remember how to use IE. Just give it some time, I'm sure you'll love it!!

i deleted IE and changed my firefox icon to the blue e and im used to it.its much less head ache than IE

[gumdrop ink]

your right abou the extentions they are way kool thx everyone for the great feedback