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In Set Default Programs under Control Panel I have multiple Firefox (3)

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jworks
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Setting Firefox as default through Options isn't working. I'm getting asked to make it default browser when its already checked. So, I followed instructions on here and went to Set Default Programs in Control Panel. There, on the left side I find (3) Firefox logos. Yet, under Programs (where you can delete programs) it only shows (1). I'm thinking maybe this is why every few weeks I have to go through this. Don't know what to do.

Setting Firefox as default through Options isn't working. I'm getting asked to make it default browser when its already checked. So, I followed instructions on here and went to Set Default Programs in Control Panel. There, on the left side I find (3) Firefox logos. Yet, under Programs (where you can delete programs) it only shows (1). I'm thinking maybe this is why every few weeks I have to go through this. Don't know what to do.

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Shadow110
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No idea for default other than : uninstall Firefox. Then Delete the Mozilla Firefox Folders in C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files(x86) Then restart system. Then run Windows Disk Cleanup. (Note: This should be Pinned and run Weekly, If never done below expect 10's of gig's) Then run it again and click the button that says Cleanup System Files. Note: your Firefox Profile is saved. But you should make a back up before you do :

Reinstall with Current Release Firefox 57.0.2 with a Full Version Installer

As for the multiples you see that is what 57 does as per Quantum https://www.howtogeek.com/332449/whats-new-in-firefox-quantum/

If having issues with using to much ram or processes can reduce the number if is needed.

Try the reinstall to stop that though that sounds more like a Microsoft issue trying to gain control or took control.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.