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Erin
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      03-07-2007
I just got a new computer with Windows Vista on it, and just got this new
version. I have set Mozilla Firefox as my default browser, but my inbox link
INSISTS on opening in IE. I've searched all the options and can't figure out
how to change it. On my old computer it would just open in Firefox, I just
don't know how I did it! Help please?
 
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Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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      03-08-2007
Greetings Erin,

Yes this is by design. Although normal links sent through Messenger will open in Firefox.

I've not actually tested this but Stuffplug (including the latest release) has a feature to
allow this to happen. You can find StuffPlug here:
http://www.stuffplug.com

The exact option can be located after installing StuffPlug by opening up the main Messenger
window, clicking the Stuffplug logo (the white circle thing), choosing Options, and choosing
the "Open all URLs in default browser" checkmark, then clicking OK.

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>I just got a new computer with Windows Vista on it, and just got this new
> version. I have set Mozilla Firefox as my default browser, but my inbox link
> INSISTS on opening in IE. I've searched all the options and can't figure out
> how to change it. On my old computer it would just open in Firefox, I just
> don't know how I did it! Help please?



 
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