Periodically your default browser gets changed without you realizing it. Maybe you click on a link in your e-mail and it goes to the wrong browser as an example. If so here is what to do:
How do I set Firefox as my default?
1. First, at the top of your Firefox browser, click on Tools and then Options.
2. The options window will appear. Make sure that you are on the “Advance” tab.
3. Next you want to go to the “System Defaults” section near the bottom of the options window.
4. Click on the box that says “Check Now” to see if Firefox is your default. If it is not, you will receive the following message:
5. Click “Yes” to make Firefox your default.
If you’d like to double-check to be sure, go back to the “Check Now” button and click on it again. You’ll get the following message: Firefox is now your default web browser!
How do I set Internet Explorer as my default?
When opening Internet Explorer, if you do not receive a prompt to select the application as your default browser, follow the directions below to access settings for Internet Explorer.
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Click Tools from the top of the screen and select Internet Options
3. Select the Programs tab
4. Place a checkmark in the box next to Tell me if Internet Explorer is not the default and click Apply.
5. If the box already contains a check, remove the check by clicking on it, click Apply, recheck the box and click Apply again
6. Click OK
7. Close all open Internet Explorer windows
8. Re-launch Internet Explorer
9. A confirmation window should appear that prompts you to select Internet Explorer as your default.
10. If desired, remove the check in the box next to Always perform this check when starting Internet Explorer.
11. Click Yes
12. Internet Explorer should open and now be established as your default browser.
If you have a different browser than the two above push the F1 key while it is open. It will give you the ability to ask almost any question. This is true for any question you have while you are in Windows or most other programs. You can also type in a question in a search engine such as Google.
