Different Default Browser for Different Users

[skai]

I have 2 Browsers.
I have 2 Users on my Computer .
I want each user to have their own default browser.
How ?
THX

 

[Gatekeeper]

Unless I am greatly mistaken, what you seek is impossible. This is
because the default browser setting is for the whole machine (the
operating system), and it involves file associations. What this means
is that certain files (*.HTM for instance) are set to open with a
certain program. Having two separate programs set to open the same file
would cause serious problems. I too would like to see a per-user
setting for default email or browser program. Then I could use Mozilla
for my email and my wife could continue to use Outlook for hers, and so
forth.

Maybe someday...

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

This is not possible. The default browser setting is a per-computer setting and affects all users. However, you can register the start-menu default browser and mail client in Windows XP.

How to Register an Internet Browser or E-mail Client With the Windows XP Start Menu:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297878

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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
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I have 2 Browsers.
I have 2 Users on my Computer .
I want each user to have their own default browser.
How ?
THX

 

[Kelly]

Ah, but it is. ) The utility just hasn't been made public yet.




This is not possible. The default browser setting is a per-computer setting
and affects all users. However, you can register the start-menu default
browser and mail client in Windows XP.

How to Register an Internet Browser or E-mail Client With the Windows XP
Start Menu:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297878

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


I have 2 Browsers.
I have 2 Users on my Computer .
I want each user to have their own default browser.
How ?
THX

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Waiting..... )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


Ah, but it is. ) The utility just hasn't been made public yet.

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Happy Holidays,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Registry Edits, Tips and Tricks for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


This is not possible. The default browser setting is a per-computer setting
and affects all users. However, you can register the start-menu default
browser and mail client in Windows XP.

How to Register an Internet Browser or E-mail Client With the Windows XP
Start Menu:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297878

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


I have 2 Browsers.
I have 2 Users on my Computer .
I want each user to have their own default browser.
How ?
THX

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

WOW, Kelly. Got an idea how it works...... Will mail u on that now to ensure i'm correct ?

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


Waiting..... )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


Ah, but it is. ) The utility just hasn't been made public yet.

--
Happy Holidays,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Repair/Customize Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Registry Edits, Tips and Tricks for XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


This is not possible. The default browser setting is a per-computer setting
and affects all users. However, you can register the start-menu default
browser and mail client in Windows XP.

How to Register an Internet Browser or E-mail Client With the Windows XP
Start Menu:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297878

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129972
-------------------------------------------


I have 2 Browsers.
I have 2 Users on my Computer .
I want each user to have their own default browser.
How ?
THX

 

[yesyes]

This is a common example.
I think it would be better if Mr. Gates invents something
new. He always does the same mistakes.
After all these years, he should be able to biuld a real
working operating system. Simple stuff like that should be
possible.
I'm not wondering that everybody changes to LINUX. Which is
way better. It only needs a better windows-emulator and
there we go !
Windows is dying.
Greetings from Germany !!!