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How do I turn off the default browser setting, so I can use Windows Explorer

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I have set Firefox as my default browser. I now wish to turn it off so I can access Windows Internet Explorer

I have set Firefox as my default browser. I now wish to turn it off so I can access Windows Internet Explorer

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Option/Advance/General near the bottom of the General tab.

Also if you have made this setting in Windows read this.

 Setting Firefox as the default browser does not work - What to do
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Option/Advance/General near the bottom of the General tab.

Also if you have made this setting in Windows read this.

 Setting Firefox as the default browser does not work - What to do
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Thanks for your help, it was much appreciated.