Windows 10: Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox

Discus and support Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've just finished updating my PC from 7 to 10, and I'm now trying to change my default browser. Unfortunately, Firefox won't show up as one of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Elgatee, Dec 26, 2019.

  1. Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox


    I've just finished updating my PC from 7 to 10, and I'm now trying to change my default browser. Unfortunately, Firefox won't show up as one of the possibilities. I can only see edge, IE and to chose from the store. The firefox application by itself works fine, but I cannot make it the default browser.

    I've also tried going into firefox's settings and use the "make default" button, to no avail.

    While I'm at it I'll ask here as well: My computer's initial language was French (during the 1st install years ago). Now, this one was reset to default upon installation. I went into the settings, and changed every language settings I could find to english, but the start button's name, and all the settings are still in french. Any idea of what I'm missing?

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    /u/Elgatee, Dec 26, 2019
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  2. 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. Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox :)

    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. Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox :)
     
    JSheridan, Dec 26, 2019
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  3. 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, Dec 26, 2019
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  4. Updated windows 7 to windows 10: can't change default browser to firefox

    New Windows Media Player Plugin for Firefox

    Anyone who uses Windows Vista and Mozilla Firefox may be pleased to hear that the Windows Media Player team has now released a plugin for Firefox that should allow the browser to play WMP content on websites. Here are the steps to get it working:
    • Installation of the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin may require administrative access to your PC. It is recommended that you close all other open browser windows before continuing with the installation.
    • Click the Install button to automatically download and install the Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin.
    • Depending on your security settings, you may see a Security Warning dialog box. Click Install to install the plugin.
    There is a known issue if you are using Firefox version 2.0.0.3 on Windows Vista with the installer failing with error code -203. To work around this simply restart Firefox (you will get a notification that Windows Vista will be changing the Firefox compatibility settings) and then install again - the second time should succeed.

    The download is available here, and the new plugin works on all versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista (although it is mostly intended for Vista, as that currently has no WMP support in Firefox).

    Source: Windows Vista Blog
     
    Jimmy 2004, Dec 26, 2019
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