The default browser is the web browser that is automatically used when opening a web page or clicking on a web link. This document explains how to choose the default browser for both Windows and OS X. Windows Internet Explorer 10 and 11. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools (gear icon) Internet Options. Click the Programs tab. Click Make Internet Explorer the default browser. You may optionally check the box that makes Explorer tiles open on the desktop.
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If you leave this unchecked, they will open in the metro interface. You can also specify how you want to open links.Internet Explorer 7, 8, and 9. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools Internet Options. Note: In newer versions of Internet Explorer, the Tools menu is represented by a Gear icon.
Click the Programs tab. Click Make default. You may optionally check the box if you want Explorer to always check if it is the default browser.Internet Explorer 6. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools Internet Options. Click the Programs tab.At the bottom of this window, check the box labeled Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser. Click OK. Restart Internet Explorer.A window should appear asking whether Internet Explorer should be made the default browser.
Click Yes (you may optionally uncheck the checkbox).Firefox (Versions up to 34). In Firefox, go to the orange Firefox button, then select Options Options. Note: In older versions of Firefox, go to Tools Options. Click Advanced, and then open the General tab. Click Check Now, and then click Yes in the new window that pops up.