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web links from another program will not open in firefox and it is my default browser.

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phoenix0117
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I play online games and use chat programs and when there is a link i want to look at firefox will not open after click them and the program asks if i want to open the link. I have to manually copy and past the link into the address bar. Firefox is set as my default browser.

I play online games and use chat programs and when there is a link i want to look at firefox will not open after click them and the program asks if i want to open the link. I have to manually copy and past the link into the address bar. Firefox is set as my default browser.

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FredMcD
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Where is the link you are trying to use? Does anything happen?

phoenix0117
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the programs are eve online, discord and second life at present. all outside of firefox. I click the link, the program will ask me if i want to open the link in my default browser then nothing happens.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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I don't know those programs and called for more help. Check the setting on those programs. Also, check with their support.