Problems with Internet Explorer opening URL's

[Aztek 2]

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

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

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

Edited September 25, 2007 by Aztek

[bïöµï¢ 0]

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

[Aztek 2]

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 ?

well my script works on any windows platform :)

Edited September 29, 2007 by Aztek

[Satan 1]

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 :)

[bïöµï¢ 0]

Yeah it's teh Vista Inspirat :)