Default Browser for Yahoo! Messenger

[Mconnoisseur]

I recently downloaded and installed Internet Explorer 8 on my computer. Though I didn't set it as my default browser (it is still Firefox 3), everytime I click on the Yahoo! email link on my Yahoo! Messenger, the default browser for Yahoo! email becomes Internet Explorer 8.

How do I change it to Firefox 3 as it it much faster than Internet Explorer 8?

Thanks for the replies in advance! :)

[st.anger]

not familiar with the firefox settings but i know there's an option that says "set firefox as default browser." just look for that and check it.

[miffy]

i need answers din... hehe

[Mconnoisseur]

not familiar with the firefox settings but i know there's an option that says "set firefox as default browser." just look for that and check it.

Thanks for your reply! :)

I did set Firefox 8 as my default browser but unfortunately, it didn't work on Yahoo! Messenger. :(

Anyway, I was able to find a solution for this problem. I downloaded and installed the new Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 Beta instead and set the default Search Engine for Yahoo! Messenger as my current browser which is Firefox 8. It worked! *okay*

[dogi]

From Yahoo Messenger Help;

How can I set up a default browser to open when I click links in Yahoo! Messenger?
Yahoo! Messenger utilizes your default web browser application when accessing links received through an instant message, or one a contact sets as their Status Message.

To make your preferred web browser of choice to be the default web browser, follow the instructions below for your specific web browser to configure it to be the default application. You may also want to check the specific web browser's help files for instructions to verify correct configuration.

For Internet Explorer 6.X

Open the Internet Explorer Application
Select "Tools" from the Menu Bar and select "Internet Options."
Click "Programs."
Check the box "Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser."
Uncheck this option to disable this feature.
Click "Apply."
Click "OK."
For Internet Explorer 7.X
Open the Internet Explorer Application
Select "Tools" from the Menu Bar.
Select "Internet Options."
Click "Programs."
Click "Make default" (if Internet Explorer is already the default web browser, this button will not be available).
Click "OK."
Please note: For changes within Internet Explorer, you may need to close all windows or reboot your computer for the changes to take affect.

For Mozilla Firefox 1.x
Open the Mozilla Firefox Application
Select "Tools" from the Menu Bar.
Select "Options."
Click "General"
Click "Check Now" under the "Default Browser" section
Click "Yes" to set Mozilla Firefox as your default browser (if Mozilla is already your default browser, you'll need to click "OK."
Click "OK" to close the "Options" menu.
For Mozilla Firefox 2.x
Open the Mozilla Firefox Application.
Select "Tools" from the Menu Bar.
Select "Options."
Click "General."
Click "Check Now" under the "System Defaults" section.
Click "Yes" to set Mozilla Firefox as your default browser (if Mozilla is already your default browser, you'll need to click "OK."
Click "OK" to close the "Options" menu

[foolish heart]

I have the same problem. YM opens with IE. But my default browser is Firefox 3.0.2. How do I get my YM to open with Firefox?

[BIGG boss]

try niyo UNcheck sa YM > Preferences > Open weblinks in a new browser window.