Windows 7 How to use IE8 64-bit as default

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Mitchell_A

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• May 23, 2009

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Open Internet Explorer>>Tools>>Internet Options>>Programs(tab)>>Default Web Browser>>Make Default(button)

 

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XxseanxX

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• May 23, 2009

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Thx bro it work..

 

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loathe

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• May 23, 2009

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XxseanxX said:

Hi. as I mention on the title, How do I use IE8 64 bit as default. I can`t seem to set it. Pls help.

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Remember, there is no flash player support yet for x64 IE8

 

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dtsnerd

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• Jun 8, 2009

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Mitchell_A said:

Open Internet Explorer>>Tools>>Internet Options>>Programs(tab)>>Default Web Browser>>Make Default(button)

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NOTE: This appears to work, except there is a little note that states Internet Explorer 64 bit cannot be set as default. If you click the Make Default button, it will set the 32 bit version of IE as the default.

 

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davehc

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dtsnerd is correct. you might like to read the official reasons:
IEInternals : Q&A: 64-Bit Internet Explorer

 

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