Internet Explorer no longer selectable as default browser

[YesBalala]

Recently, there seems to be some problem with my Internet Explorer
running on Windows XP. I have once set Netscape 7 as the default
browser. After than, I cannot set Internet Explorer back to default
even if I have click on "click for default browser". I've also try to
change the file type of HTML to Internet Explorer. But firstly, I
cannot found IE icon on the list, I have to browse for it.Then, even
if I click on it and apply, it still do not change. Seems like it's
sticked with Netscape. Any idea why? Is there anyway I can fix this?

Bosco

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Try going to Control Panel, Internet Options, Programs, Reset Web Settings

 

[PA Bear]

Have you uninstalled Netscape?...

IE Is Not Restored as the Default Internet Browser After Uninstalling
Netscape Navigator
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283127#appliesto

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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HTH...Please post back to this thread

~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

 

[YesBalala]

Thanks, it works ...after reset web setting, the first time I click on
a html document, it ask me for a program to open and when I browse and
select back iexplorer ...it works again. Seems like something messed
up by Netscape.

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Try going to Control Panel, Internet Options, Programs, Reset Web Settings

Bosco

 

[YesBalala]

Have you uninstalled Netscape?...

No, unless upgrade of Netscape will cause it to uninstall.

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

The register surely is messed up, but fixing it following the above
seems doesn't help. The only way to solve is to reset the web setting
and now it's back to normal.


Bosco