Re: Help please

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From: JLee (jlee1951_at_[del)
Date: 04/24/04


Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 09:45:52 -0700

Remove Netscape.
Make sure IE works and is set up to check that it is the default browser.
Reinstall Netscape and be sure not to select it as your default browser when
you first use it.

"Cyberdog" <david.midcom@INVALID.com> wrote in message
news:2f1l80dcsqesoec31o1r397ghrnusfvm46@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 07:29:41 -0700, dev <dev@null.invalid> wrote:
>
> >Then try checking the Control Panel|INTERNET OPTIONS|PROGRAMS tab,
"should
> >check" box.
> >
> >If these measures do not succeed...
> >
> >In Windows Explorer (or using Windows search tool), locate any local html
> >file. Right-click on it and click OPEN WITH. Click CHOOSE PROGRAM.
> >Check the "always use" box. Click the Internet Explorer item in the list.
> HI,
> I have tried everything you suggested, but nothing worked.Even when I
> go into open with and select ie then tick always open with. It still
> will not force it away from Netscape. Any other ideas please??



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