firefox wont change

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IE wont revert back to being default firefox keep opening links and
bookmarks, browser checks are both uncheck and checked and unchecked IE to
check for default but wont default to IE
 
Ted Moes said:
IE wont revert back to being default firefox keep opening links and
bookmarks, browser checks are both uncheck and checked and unchecked IE to
check for default but wont default to IE
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Assuming Windows XP.
Open Control Panel > Internet Options > "Programs" - "Tab" > check >
Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default Brower.
Apply - OK your way out.

Post back your findings.

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IE wont revert back to being default firefox keep opening links and
bookmarks, browser checks are both uncheck and checked and unchecked IE to
check for default but wont default to IE

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Leave IE set to check that it is the default browser -
Uninstall Firefox from Add or Remove Programs -
Restart the computer
Open IE and make sure all aspects of it are working properly
Reinstall the newest version of Firefox from:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
When Firefox opens, always choose NO to it being the Default Browser
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I got it changed but now an error box keeps coming up saying "windows can not
find '(null)' make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again, etc".
Except I am not trying to find anything, I am clicking on links and or
favorites
 
I cant get anything to changein IE,gotit back to default but the null error
just wont go away never had IE7 installed so link didnt really help solve it
and every link i click on open double pages or 3 or 4 mores pages with the
null error, if you x it it will open another page grrrrrrrrrrrrrr


RWS said:
I got it changed but now an error box keeps coming up saying "windows can not
find '(null)' make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again, etc".
Except I am not trying to find anything, I am clicking on links and or
favorites

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Google search on that error brought up (among others):
http://www.neowin.net/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t430744.html
and:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/905915.htm
HTH
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I cant get anything to changein IE,gotit back to default but the null error
just wont go away never had IE7 installed so link didnt really help solve it
and every link i click on open double pages or 3 or 4 mores pages with the
null error, if you x it it will open another page grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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Are you running XP?
If so, are all Windows Updates installed?
If so, are you able to boot to Safe Mode With Networking and connect to the Internet?
If so, does Internet Explorer produce the same error and behavior?
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RWS said:
I got it changed but now an error box keeps coming up saying "windows can not
find '(null)' make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again, etc".
Except I am not trying to find anything, I am clicking on links and or
favorites

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Google search on that error brought up (among others):
http://www.neowin.net/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t430744.html
and:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/905915.htm
HTH
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same results in safe mode
yes windows xp and up to date

RWS said:
I cant get anything to changein IE,gotit back to default but the null error
just wont go away never had IE7 installed so link didnt really help solve it
and every link i click on open double pages or 3 or 4 mores pages with the
null error, if you x it it will open another page grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Click to expand...
 
same results in safe mode
yes windows xp and up to date

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Are you running any third party Firewall program such as Norton Internet Security?
What Anti Virus program?
What Anti Spyware program?
If you have any junk toolbars such as Google, Yahoo, Starware, My Searchbar, etc.
Uninstall them, restart computer and test for resolution....
HTH
Anyone else having more information and or better troubleshooting advice,
please feel free to offer such...
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RWS said:
I cant get anything to changein IE,gotit back to default but the null error
just wont go away never had IE7 installed so link didnt really help solve it
and every link i click on open double pages or 3 or 4 mores pages with the
null error, if you x it it will open another page grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Have no 3rd party security
Using MS AntiSpy and AVG AV have no tool bars

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Please post the exact entire error message -
Have you tried a Google search on the exact entire error message?
Virus?
Spyware?
Damaged / missing / unregistered Windows System files?
Anyone else got any ideas / troubleshooting advice?
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windows can not
find '(null)' make sure you typed the name correctly, then try again, to
Search for a file, click start button, then click search.
when you click ok or closed the error box a new webpage starts and another
error box starts, and the original page that you linked from opens along
with another error box vicious circle
 
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