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When I try to open a link from an e-mail I get 'application not found' so I have to paste the address into the browser.

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japsy
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I used to be able to open links but this has suddenly stopped working.

I used to be able to open links but this has suddenly stopped working.

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Click Tools | Options | Advanced and in the General tab, checkmark "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup". Then click the "Check Now" button to test it.

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Xircal
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Chosen Solution

Click Tools | Options | Advanced and in the General tab, checkmark "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup". Then click the "Check Now" button to test it.

japsy
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You are fantastic! Thank you soooooo much, I have spent ages trying to work out what was wrong and you have sorted me out in 30 seconds. You deserve a big kiss and a chocolate biscuit!

Xircal
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Oooooo! Yes, like chocolate biscuits very much :)