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How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox
  1. 05 Sep 2008 #1


    icyrainz

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    How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox

    Hey, I need some helps !
    How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox ?
    I really really hate IE


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  2. 05 Sep 2008 #2


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    Re: How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox

    Which Sidebar gadget are you using? Does this happen with all gadgets? Is Firefox set as your default browser? I have FF3 as my default and the one gadget I use that opens links opens in Firefox.

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  3. 05 Sep 2008 #3


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    Re: How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox

    the RSS reader points links to IE while the "add new gadgets" points to firefox

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  4. 05 Sep 2008 #4
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    Re: How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox

    Quote Originally Posted by icyrainz View Post
    Hey, I need some helps !
    How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox ?
    I really really hate IE
    Try this:
    1. Click the Start Orb (or press <WINDOWS_KEY>)
    2. Click "Default Programs"
    3. Click "Set program access and computer defaults" (You will need to respond to a UAC prompt)
    4. Click the down-chevron of the "Custom" item in the list
    5. Click the option icon for "Mozilla Firefox", and make sure it's associated "Enable access to this program" is also checked.
    6. Click "OK"

    Basically what the above does is change you default browser from Internet Explorer to Firefox.

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  5. 05 Sep 2008 #5
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    Re: How to set windows sidebar to open internet links in Firefox

    I use Fx almost exclusively on Vista 64bit and have it set as the default browser. My feed just opened in Fx....

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