Aztek

Problems with Internet Explorer opening URL's

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Hi

As i have said before, i had the problem of Internet Explorer always opening links i click in ApexDC++

Now, i found the reason, the reason is simple :P

Even if Firefox thinks it is the default browser an important registry key is NOT changed, the default application variable...

So, how to change (Please note i do not take responsibility for damages after editing the registry)

Start > Run > "regedit" (without quotes)

Browse to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > http > shell > open > ddeexec > Application

Change the (Default) to "Firefox" (without quotes)

Then go to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > http > shell > open > command

Change the (Default) to:

"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\Firefox.exe" -requestPending -osint -url "%1"

(that whole line, with quotes)

Now, do the same to https, just in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > https area, no keys are different :)

Why firefox does not do this automatically is a mystery, but hey, my fix works :D

p.s. i'll see if i can make a reg file do this automatically and safely.

p.s 2 maybe this belongs as a guide "To make IE stop opening URL's"

EDIT: i made a reg file that does this automatically, just download and run it...

HERE

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..you can control all that through Folder Options 2 right

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never used that :)

my way is more simple in my oppinion

oh and no :)

im on vista u must be using a fake or something

xp with vista fake ?

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well my script works on any windows platform :)

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Tis probably XP with CrystalVista. Thats what my downstairs pc looks like.

Also, go to set program defaults in vista to get that box posted above Aztek :)

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