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want firefox available but not as default browser

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I'm trying to set up Firefox as one of me browsers. It supports certain applications that are not available on my default browser Internet Explorer. But when I try to download Firefox it keeps asking if I want it as my default browser. No I do not, because my provider Cox has set up Internet Explorer as my default browser. And I want to keep things simple. I just want to click on the Firefox icon when I need Firefox for certain tasks.

I'm trying to set up Firefox as one of me browsers. It supports certain applications that are not available on my default browser Internet Explorer. But when I try to download Firefox it keeps asking if I want it as my default browser. No I do not, because my provider Cox has set up Internet Explorer as my default browser. And I want to keep things simple. I just want to click on the Firefox icon when I need Firefox for certain tasks.

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Hi,

Please try unchecking Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup in Tools (Alt + T) > Options > Advanced > General.

Options > Advanced

All about Tools > Options

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Hi,

Please try unchecking Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup in Tools (Alt + T) > Options > Advanced > General.

Options > Advanced

All about Tools > Options