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How to Make Firefox 3.5 the Default Browser in Windows

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Open Your Firefox Browser

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Anytime a Web browser is needed in Windows, the default option is usually launched. For example, let's say Internet Explorer is your default browser. Clicking on a link in an email will cause IE to open and navigate to the appropriate URL. You can set Firefox 3.5 to be your default browser if you wish. This tutorial shows you how to in just a few simple steps.

First, open your Firefox browser.

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