Solved the so called "default browser"

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it seems, that windows 8 is ignoring the default internet browser, because if i click a link (not in a browser) it opens IE 9 for default, i've tried to change Google chrome to the default, but it still ignores it.
 

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I had the problem. Finally did it the old fashioned way! Control panel - default programs - Set your default program.
If that doesn't work for you, in the same section, change the associates to Chrome
 

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I have set the .url extension to use Chome, but links in email (outlook) still open in IE. In the Protocols section below Extensions, HTTP and HTTPS are set to IE, however if you try to change these, you are only given the option of IE, or Look for an app in the store. How can I choose Chrome for this as well? It is driving me nuts having my links open in IE. ahhhh
 

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saxnix said:
I have set the .url extension to use Chome, but links in email (outlook) still open in IE. In the Protocols section below Extensions, HTTP and HTTPS are set to IE, however if you try to change these, you are only given the option of IE, or Look for an app in the store. How can I choose Chrome for this as well? It is driving me nuts having my links open in IE. ahhhh
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I'm having this same problem. Any solution found?
 

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    Asus X501A
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    Pentium 2020M 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X501A1 (SOCKET 0)
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kmint said:
saxnix said:
I have set the .url extension to use Chome, but links in email (outlook) still open in IE. In the Protocols section below Extensions, HTTP and HTTPS are set to IE, however if you try to change these, you are only given the option of IE, or Look for an app in the store. How can I choose Chrome for this as well? It is driving me nuts having my links open in IE. ahhhh
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I'm having this same problem. Any solution found?
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Hi there
This apparently works for XP and W7 -- in theory should work for W8 too. Haven't tested this as I'm quite happy with IE but here's the link.

http://www.werockyourweb.com/how-do-i-set-default-browser-outlook

cheers
jimbo
 

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jimbo45 said:
kmint said:
saxnix said:
I have set the .url extension to use Chome, but links in email (outlook) still open in IE. In the Protocols section below Extensions, HTTP and HTTPS are set to IE, however if you try to change these, you are only given the option of IE, or Look for an app in the store. How can I choose Chrome for this as well? It is driving me nuts having my links open in IE. ahhhh
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I'm having this same problem. Any solution found?
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Hi there
This apparently works for XP and W7 -- in theory should work for W8 too. Haven't tested this as I'm quite happy with IE but here's the link.

http://www.werockyourweb.com/how-do-i-set-default-browser-outlook

cheers
jimbo
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Takk, Jimbo, but I tried that many times. It doesn't work. I think it is a matter of my browser (CoolNovo) not being ready for Metro or something like that.
 

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    Asus X501A
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    Pentium 2020M 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X501A1 (SOCKET 0)
    Memory
    4 GB RAM
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    Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
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    1366x768 Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    298GB Western Digital WDC WD3200BPVT-80JJ5T0 (SATA)
    Mouse
    Always touchpad with Asus' Smart Gestures
    Browser
    7star
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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