Windows 10: my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook.

Discus and support my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; yesterday when I shut down my computer my browser was firefox. today when I started it up, my browser was changed to outlook, WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!!... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by stevenpflug, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook.


    yesterday when I shut down my computer my browser was firefox. today when I started it up, my browser was changed to outlook, WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!!!

    I hate outlook with a passion, but when I try to uninstall this piece of crud, it wants to delete all of my bookmarks and history.

    I don't like how microsoft does this kind of sh** all the time. I have had to reset my computer back to factory several times over this kind of ****.

    I already have to disable auto update when I reset, because all the extra **** they think I need slows my computer down so bad that I can't do anything.

    They need to let ME decide if I want an app like "Cortana". this is an example of some of the worthless **** they think I need.

    I have NEVER used it, and have no use for it, but Microsoft thinks I do need it.


    My question is, How do I get rid of this piece of crud without losing the stuff I want to keep?

    :)
     
    stevenpflug, Aug 29, 2020
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  2. How do I make Firefox my default browser on a Windows 10 laptop

    Step 5 is incorrect; when I go to choose an app, the only choices are Edge, IE, or Chrome; Firefox is not listed.
     
    BruceEmory, Aug 29, 2020
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  3. JSheridan Win User
    a problem with firefox been the default browser

    No I don't remember seeing it before installing Waterfox. Also, I tried uninstalling both Firefox and Waterfox and then installed Firefox, still not present on the Default Browser list.

    Windows 10 1809 with the latest updates but the same problem was there in 1803. I didn't notice it before then.

    I tried the suggestions in the link you provided and nothing worked except the last one with the command prompt command. That worked on the laptop that was most affected and made Firefox appear on the list and is now my default browser. my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook. :)

    I also have a desktop which has had Firefox as the default browser forever but it doesn't show up on the Default Browser list and none of the suggestions worked to make it appear. I'm not going to mess with that one too much as Firefox is already the default browser so I'll be fine unless it somehow gets changed.

    Thanks for your help. my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook. :)
     
    JSheridan, Aug 29, 2020
    #3
  4. my browser suddenly changed from firefox to outlook.

    How do I make Firefox my default browser on a Windows 10 laptop

    In this case, you can try to make Mozilla Firefox as your default web browser by following these steps:

    • Open Mozilla Firefox.
    • Click the Menu button and select Options.
    • On the General tab, click on Make Default. The
      Windows Settings app will open with the Choose default apps screen.
    • Scroll down and click the entry under Web browser. In this case, the icon will say either Microsoft Edge or Choose your
      default browser
      .
    • In the Choose an app screen, click Firefox to set it as the default browser.

    After performing the steps, Mozilla Firefox is now listed as your default browser. Close the window to save your changes. If you have additional questions, please let us know.
     
    Jefferson Ore, Aug 29, 2020
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