abu aufa Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 it sounds stupid but it make me crazy, lately. Now, IE8 is my default and usually stated at top in start menu panel. I tried to change to another browser as default, let say FF but after click 'yes' (on pop-up prompt to set as default browser ) when starting FF and look at top in start menu,it still show IE8 icon not FF. I also tried to Chrome or Opera and the result is same. Go to Start > Run > type 'www.piriform.com' and it took me to IE8 opened. any idea ? last time, I run reg cleaner by Tuneup Utilities2010 and already backed up. So restore back up file of TU and still didn't work. Problem still exist. I think ,its registry related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted May 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2010 Have you tried changing the defaut browser from within windows itself? Are you using windows7 abu, I forget. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu aufa Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 (edited) Have you tried changing the defaut browser from within windows itself? Are you using windows7 abu, I forget. I did, go to all programs > set program access and default > set another browser as default XP Pro SP3 I was trying to FF and it worked. now, FF icon stated in start menu. then I type, say 'www.google.com' and it still carried me to IE8 not FF Edited May 24, 2010 by abu aufa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aethec Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I had that problem once - try reinstalling Firefox, and make sure you choose "Set Firefox as your default browser" (or something like that) in the installer. Piriform French translator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalj Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I edited this post to better explain things and to remove unnecessary regedit navigation. Ah, that is so annoying. I'm going to tell you how to fix it, now, and every time this happens to you. Now, this involves registry viewing and/or editing, so be careful and read first! (I know this works on XP, but not sure on others) 1) First set your browser as default (through Windows or through your browser's settings) Through Windows: Right-click-taskbar > properties > Start-menu-tab > customize > (at bottom of General tab) Select your browser and click ok. If this worked, then you are done. If not, continue. 2) Go to this registry key (again, please be careful) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet] Now look at that key's sub-keys. Look for your browser's name (ie FIREFOX.EXE) Right-click on it and click rename (don't modify it, just copy its name) Now click on the "StartMenuInternet" key. OK, here comes editing: Once on the "StartMenuInternet" key, look at the "Default" value. Replace the data of this value with the name of the browser you just copied (ie FIREFOX.EXE). Now go to this other registry key and replace the same "Default" value with the same browser name. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet] Make a backup of those two keys (right-click-key > export) And you are done. If your browser asks again to be set as default, well, click yes! And sorry for the bad English. Piriform Software User Guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted May 24, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2010 There's freeware programs floating about that allow you to change the default browser. I can't vouch for how good they are though since I've never tried them. Typically what I'll do is set the default browser, then click upon an HTML or URL file to finish up the file association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu aufa Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 that's very annoying I followed your suggests, it still didn't work. There's must be something in registry. See the screenshot below, Now, FF is default. Let say, start Opera then pop-up prompt will show to ask as default,click yes > now Opera as default. Opera icon should be stated in start menu,right ? but it still show FF icon. Go to Start > Run > type 'www.google.com, still took me to FF not Opera. IE & Chrome get same result as Opera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldog9 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 http://windowsxp.mvps.org/defaultbrowser.htm This one can set firefox portable as default as well. The internet - Where men are men, women are men and children are FBI agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalj Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Now, FF is default. Let say, start Opera then pop-up prompt will show to ask as default,click yes > now Opera as default. Opera icon should be stated in start menu,right ? but it still show FF icon. Go to Start > Run > type 'www.google.com, still took me to FF not Opera. IE & Chrome get same result as Opera. Now all you need to do is this (I will try to better explain it): Go to this registry key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet] Look at the value "Default" (double-click it) On "Value Data" type the name of your browser, lets say "OPERA.EXE" (all uppercase and without quotes) After you type it, click Ok and close regedit. Now go to this other key and do exactly the same thing: [HKEY_Local_Machine\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet] Now, make a backup of those two keys (right-click-key > export) Read my previous post again if you still have problems (I edited it). Btw, nice desktop. Piriform Software User Guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu aufa Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 thank to you,all problem fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 it sounds stupid but it make me crazy, lately. Now, IE8 is my default and usually stated at top in start menu panel. I tried to change to another browser as default, let say FF but after click 'yes' (on pop-up prompt to set as default browser ) when starting FF and look at top in start menu,it still show IE8 icon not FF. I also tried to Chrome or Opera and the result is same. Go to Start > Run > type 'www.piriform.com' and it took me to IE8 opened. any idea ? last time, I run reg cleaner by Tuneup Utilities2010 and already backed up. So restore back up file of TU and still didn't work. Problem still exist. I think ,its registry related. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu, and select Options.... Select the Advanced panel, then click the General tab, and then click Check Now. Select Yes to set Firefox as your default browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishan_rulz Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu, and select Options.... Select the Advanced panel, then click the General tab, and then click Check Now. Select Yes to set Firefox as your default browser. If you read the last post, he did say, "Problem fixed." Simplicity is hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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