Anyone know how to fix this?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by konner920, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. konner920

    konner920 MDL Novice

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    #1 konner920, Sep 27, 2011
    Metro is nice to have, but I hate how Windows 8 automatically opens Internet explorer, instead of the default browser. Is there a way to fix this?

    Also. How do I make it so metro doesn't interrupt my game when I have to click the bottom left corner?
     
  2. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #2 ODY123, Sep 27, 2011
    You can install Firefox and make Firefox the default browser.
     
  3. zflexible

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    #3 zflexible, Sep 27, 2011
    Even you do that, IE still automatically opens:mad:
     
  4. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #4 ODY123, Sep 27, 2011
    How about uncheck IE10 at turn Windows features on or off?
     
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    zflexible MDL Member

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    #5 zflexible, Sep 27, 2011
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    Some applications needs IE:mad:
    But the association option don't work by the way in IE 10 Options:eek:
    Take a look:
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    you cannot change options
     
  6. Shenj

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    #6 Shenj, Sep 27, 2011
    And which applications are these? Disabling IE doesnt remove the Render engine, just IE10 as "application"
     
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  7. zflexible

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    #7 zflexible, Sep 27, 2011
    Thanks for the info:p
    but i need it for some tests :smartass:
     
  8. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #8 ODY123, Sep 27, 2011
    You can always put the IE 10 back if you want to.
     
  9. zflexible

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    #9 zflexible, Sep 27, 2011
    Yes, but two browsers is better than only one:D
     
  10. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #10 ODY123, Sep 27, 2011
    Yes I have both IE and Firefox. :D
     
  11. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #11 ODY123, Sep 28, 2011
    If you have both IE and Firefox, go to control panel > all control panel items > default programs > set your default programs, click Firefox, then Set this program as default, those items in your picture would be checked with Firefox, and Firefox would be the default browser.
     
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    #12 zflexible, Sep 28, 2011
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    Thanks bro, it works:p
    Take a look:
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  13. mikedl

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    #13 mikedl, Sep 28, 2011
    Thanks for clearing this up. I was wondering when someone was going to do it - it's no different than Win7 as far as setting program defaults.
     
  14. free1975yuly

    free1975yuly MDL Expert

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    #14 free1975yuly, Sep 28, 2011
    Maybe if try this: Picture1.jpg
     
  15. konner920

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    #15 konner920, Sep 29, 2011 (OP)
    Thank you so much. I've never had to do it this way before, but you fixed the problem :3
     
  16. ODY123

    ODY123 MDL Expert

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    #16 ODY123, Sep 29, 2011
    M$ is making life a little bit harder now, it used to be when install Firefox and checked it as default, it'll take it over.