In order to change the default search engine or the order of search engines in the top right search box in Firefox, please perform the following steps: Move the mouse cursor inside the search box at the top right of the Firefox window and click the down arrow next to the provider's logo. Safari is normally set as the default browser in Mac so whenever you click on an external link or when a third-party app wants to redirect you to the browser, Safari will be launched automatically. However, if you prefer Google Chrome, Mozilla or any other browser over Safari, then you have to first set it as the default browser. Apple’s Safari browser has been the standard on its desktop for the Mac OS X line of operating systems, and is also the browser installed by default on iPhones. Recently, Apple has made the Safari browsers available to Windows users as well, no doubt wanting to get some action in that corner of the market.
Topics Map > OS and Desktop Applications > Operating Systems > Mac OS XJun 23, 2020 However, it’s useful to know how to change the default web browser on Mac for varied reasons. For instance, you might find Safari a tad slower than other options like Chrome or Firefox. Or it might not support particular extensions that you want to use. Therefore, let’s see what you can do. How to Set Default Web Browser in macOS. 'Configures the default browser checks in Google Chrome and prevents users from changing them. If you enable this setting, Google Chrome will always check on startup whether it is the default browser and automatically register itself if possible.
Topics Map > OS and Desktop Applications > Operating Systems > WindowsThe default browser is the web browser that is automatically used when opening a web page or clicking on a web link. This document explains how to choose the default browser for both Windows and OS X.
Windows
Internet Explorer 10 and 11
- In Internet Explorer, go to Tools (gear icon) > Internet Options.
- Click the Programs tab.
- Click Make Internet Explorer the default browser. You may optionally check the box that makes Explorer tiles open on the desktop. If you leave this unchecked, they will open in the metro interface. You can also specify how you want to open links.
- In Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options.
- Note: In newer versions of Internet Explorer, the Tools menu is represented by a Gear icon.
- Click the Programs tab.
- Click Make default. You may optionally check the box if you want Explorer to always check if it is the default browser.
- In Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options.
- Click the Programs tab.
At the bottom of this window, check the box labeled Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser. - Click OK.
- Restart Internet Explorer.
A window should appear asking whether Internet Explorer should be made the default browser. Click Yes (you may optionally uncheck the checkbox). - In Firefox, go to the orange Firefox button, then select Options > Options.
- Note: In older versions of Firefox, go to Tools > Options.
- Click Advanced, and then open the General tab.
- Click Check Now, and then click Yes in the new window that pops up. You may optionally check the box if you want Firefox to always check if it is the default browser.
- Open Firefox.
- Go to the menu button in the upper right hand corner, depicting 3 horizontal bars.
- Click on the Options, which has a gear symbol.
- Under the General tab, click on Make Firefox My Default Browser.
- In Chrome, click on the Customize and control Google Chrome icon .
- Note: In older versions of Chrome, click on the wrench icon .
- Click Settings.
- Under 'Default Browser,' click Make Google Chrome my default browser.
- Open Safari.
- Go to Safari > Preferences.
- While on the General tab, select the browser you want to use as default from the drop down menu.
- Open Firefox.
- Go to Firefox > Preferences.
- Click on the Advanced tab and then on the General tab.
- Under 'System Defaults,' click Check Now and then click Yes in the window that pops up. You may optionally check the box if you want Firefox to always check if it is the default browser.
- Open Firefox.
- Go to the menu button in the upper right hand corner, depicting 3 horizontal bars.
- Click on the Preferences, which has a gear symbol.
- Under the General tab, click on Make Firefox My Default Browser.
- Open Chrome.
- Go to Chrome > Preferences.
- Under 'Default Browser,' click Make Google Chrome My Default Browser.
Internet Explorer 7, 8, and 9
Internet Explorer 6
Firefox (Versions up to 34)
Firefox (Version 35+)
Google Chrome
OS X
Safari
Firefox (Versions up to 34)
Firefox (Version 35+)
Google Chrome
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If you have more than one web browser installed, any links that you click on will automatically open in your default browser. This article shows you how to make Firefox your default browser. Aoe 2 for mac. Honda bf20 outboard service manual.
- Click the menu button and select ..
- In the General panel, click .
- If Firefox still isn't the default browser, see Setting Firefox as the default browser does not work - What to do.
- Close the about:preferences page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.
- Click the menu button and select ..
- In the General panel, click .
- The Set Default Programs window will open.
- In the Set Default Programs window, select Firefox from the list of programs on the left and click . Then click to close the window.
- Close the about:preferences page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.
- Click the menu button and select ..
- In the General panel, click .
- The Windows Settings app will open with the Choose default apps screen.
- Scroll down and click the entry under Web browser.
- Click on Firefox in the dialog that opens with a list of available browsers.
- Firefox is now listed as your default browser. Close the Settings window to save your changes.
Alternatively, you can open the Settings App from the Windows 10 Start menu to set Firefox as the default browser:
- Go to the Windows Start menu and click the Settings icon.
- Click Apps, then choose Default Apps on the left pane.
- Scroll down and click the entry under Web browser.
- Click on Firefox in the dialog that opens with a list of available browsers.
- Firefox is now listed as your default browser. Close the Settings window to save your changes.
Note: To change your default to another browser, see the support documentation for that other browser.
Make Google Default Browser On Macbook Air
Based on information from Default browser (mozillaZine KB)