Images opening in IE when Firefox is default

Grotey 1 Kanobi · 05-11-2007, 08:32 PM

Ok,

I have Firefox set to be my default web browser. However, when I save images to my desktop, they always open in IE and I usually get the dreaded RED X. I know how to rt clk and open with Firefox, but how do I get them to automatically open in Firefox, so I can upload them to my photo sharing account?

DrCuddles · 05-11-2007, 08:46 PM

If your trying to Change the Default program it opens with then Right-Click on the Picture, Put your cursor over the Open With menu, a sub Menu should pop out, Select Choose Program....

Then select FireFox from the list and Tick the box under the List saying Always use the selected program to open this kind of file

Hope this helps

Grotey 1 Kanobi · 05-11-2007, 08:59 PM

And wouldn't you know it....The good doctor had the cure!!!
Ha I wish I would have asked you long ago, but I was trying to be a do it yourselfer googlist.

I messed with installing and reinstalling security features, trying every different filename possible dating back to pictograms, fiddling around in the registry, and swearing......Now there is no more red x!!! HAHA..Thanks!

DrCuddles · 05-11-2007, 09:22 PM

No problem dude!!!

Im happy to Help

The Dr has arrived

05-11-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Grotey 1 Kanobi Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haines City, Florida Posts: 57	Images opening in IE when Firefox is default Ok, I have Firefox set to be my default web browser. However, when I save images to my desktop, they always open in IE and I usually get the dreaded RED X. I know how to rt clk and open with Firefox, but how do I get them to automatically open in Firefox, so I can upload them to my photo sharing account?

05-11-2007, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrCuddles Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 683	If your trying to Change the Default program it opens with then Right-Click on the Picture, Put your cursor over the Open With menu, a sub Menu should pop out, Select Choose Program.... Then select FireFox from the list and Tick the box under the List saying Always use the selected program to open this kind of file Hope this helps __________________ OS: Windows XP DISP: 2 Dell Monitors 19" and 17" MOBO: Nvidia 650 SLI Chipset ATX CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 4MB Cache Dual Core x64 Processor RAM: 5GB DDR2 800MHz Ram GFX: Dual nVidia 8600GT 512MB PCI-E Graphics Running In SLI Mode DRIVE: 18x Dual Layer +R/-R/RW DVD burner [CF]COD4 Clan: Forum \| Stats - [CF]DrCuddles

05-11-2007, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrCuddles Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 683	No problem dude!!! Im happy to Help The Dr has arrived __________________ OS: Windows XP DISP: 2 Dell Monitors 19" and 17" MOBO: Nvidia 650 SLI Chipset ATX CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 4MB Cache Dual Core x64 Processor RAM: 5GB DDR2 800MHz Ram GFX: Dual nVidia 8600GT 512MB PCI-E Graphics Running In SLI Mode DRIVE: 18x Dual Layer +R/-R/RW DVD burner [CF]COD4 Clan: Forum \| Stats - [CF]DrCuddles

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05-11-2007, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grotey 1 Kanobi Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haines City, Florida Posts: 57	And wouldn't you know it....The good doctor had the cure!!! Ha I wish I would have asked you long ago, but I was trying to be a do it yourselfer googlist. I messed with installing and reinstalling security features, trying every different filename possible dating back to pictograms, fiddling around in the registry, and swearing......Now there is no more red x!!! HAHA..Thanks!