Make IE7 default browser?

I'm switching back from FF. I can't find where to tell IE7 it should be the
default. Help please.

Also, is there any compelling reason to switch to IE8?

Thanks... Bob

Vista or XP ?

Vista..
IE7 Properties/Programs tab(click Default if not grayed out)
and
Control Panel/Default Programs(Set Your Default programs and/or Set Program access and computer defaults)


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"Bob Newman" <> wrote in message news:KsKRl.71444$...
> I'm switching back from FF. I can't find where to tell IE7 it should be the
> default. Help please.
>
> Also, is there any compelling reason to switch to IE8?
>
> Thanks... Bob
>
>

On Fri, 22 May 2009 22:29:30 -0400, "Bob Newman" <>
wrote:

>I'm switching back from FF. I can't find where to tell IE7 it should be the
>default. Help please.

In Internet Explorer ...

Tools Menu - Internet Options

Click "Programs" tab

Top item is "Default web browser"
Click on "Make Default"


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Stubbo of Oz
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You post using OE in WinXP SP3, so...

1a. Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | Set Program
Access and Defaults | Click on the downward-pointing arrows to the right of
the configuration that's already checked | Browser: Select "Internet
Explorer" here (not "Use my current...").

Illustration: http://www.winsupersite.com/images/r...p1_beta_03.gif

1b. Now check your settings here: IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs |
Default web browser.

If no joy, see:

2a. http://www.oehelp.com/ielnk.aspx

2b. Hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express after you upgrade to IE7
[and/or IE8]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929867

2c. Hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express or in Word:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823301


Bob Newman wrote:
> I'm switching back from FF. I can't find where to tell IE7 it should be
> the
> default. Help please.
>
> Also, is there any compelling reason to switch to IE8?
>
> Thanks... Bob