Internet Explorer you pos

ghost- · 01-15-2011, 07:18 PM

alright so I use firefox, and I've been enjoying it since I downloaded it forever ago using IE. There is a new problem out of nowhere though, and I would like to ask you all a question.

First, the problem: Whenever I open up a link to a site that has some sort of popup it doesn't open up in FF, it opens up in a completely NEW window in IE. wtf? I've never had this problem before why now? and why is it opening in IE when i haven't used it in years?

Second, my question: I'm thinking maybe if I delete IE this would solve the problem completely, BUT since I dl'd FF with IE would that hurt FF at all? I don't wanna go and completely delete the internet from my compy. >__>

Please help I hate internet exploarar popping up whenever I go to a new site. :<

**alloyus** · 01-15-2011, 07:21 PM

It's "possible" that IE is set as your default Internet browser, in which case all new windows would open up with it. Can be fixed by going into your settings on IE. That's honestly just a guess, though.

**AlexDest** · 01-15-2011, 07:27 PM

IE is possibly set as your default Internet browser, to make FF the default browser:

1. Click on Tools, go to Options.
2. Click on the Advanced tab.
3. Check the "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup."
4. Click OK and close all the windows in Firefox.

However this matters on what version of FF you're using.

Deleting IE wouldn't really affect FF in any way.

ghost- · 01-15-2011, 07:30 PM

hm, that was already checked alex, thanks though. wtf is up with IE does it just want attention?

666midget · 01-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Hmm, maybe this will help?
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...4-aceccd87003f

I just did a google search and this might be what you're getting, but it doesn't seem like it matches your problem exactly.

**HoneyMelonCalibrator** · 01-15-2011, 09:06 PM

If what Alex said doesn't work, you're probably best off just completely reinstalling FF.

Raziel_Darkeden · 01-15-2011, 10:36 PM

Or just delete IE and download Chrome as a back up browser.

who_cares973 · 01-15-2011, 11:58 PM

or just uninstall everything else and use chrome

**Emo_Saur_** · 01-16-2011, 12:04 AM

you can't un-install IE all together.

**virus003** · 01-16-2011, 12:08 AM

Just make FireFox your default browser

duuuuuuuuuh

**aperson** · 01-16-2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raziel_Darkeden

Or just delete IE and download Chrome as a back up browser.

Nope.

leonid · 01-16-2011, 01:52 AM

IE6 rocks

**ELRayford** · 01-16-2011, 01:56 AM

use chrome = botnet lol @ chromefags and autoupdates enjoi ur forced downloads and installs without ur permish. lololol

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Mozilla_Suite_:_FAQs_:_Remove_IE

who_cares973 · 01-16-2011, 01:57 AM

i will enjoy everything!

**aperson** · 01-16-2011, 02:01 AM

Chrome doesn't support APNG so death to Chrome imo

ghost- · 01-16-2011, 02:12 AM

dammit guys stop saying "make it your default browser hur" I already did that a long time ago when I first installed it thanks. I'm not as stupid as you might think. That is why I made this thread. Why in the hell is IE popping up with, "CONGRATS YOU WON THIS" when I wasn't using IE in the first place? Maybe it's a problem you've never heard of, anyway thanks to those who actually tried helping.

Aldentron · 01-16-2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost-

That is why I made this thread. Why in the hell is IE popping up with, "CONGRATS YOU WON THIS" when I wasn't using IE in the first place? Maybe it's a problem you've never heard of, anyway thanks to those who actually tried helping.

Your problem would have been much easier to answer had you told us THAT detail. I'm afraid you have malware. Now my methods for removing malware are probably very outdated, as I haven't had to go through the process for quite a few years, but in the future, play it safe when it comes to installing programs and use AdBlock Plus on Firefox. Or Chrome, if you decide to use it.

**duddychuck@yahoo.com** · 01-16-2011, 07:09 AM

Im surprised nobody mentioned Opera o_0 Thats what Ive been using for a while now and no problems what so ever.

666midget · 01-16-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duddychuck@yahoo.com

Im surprised nobody mentioned Opera o_0 Thats what Ive been using for a while now and no problems what so ever.

I've had problems with opera when I went to download certain file types.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost-

dammit guys stop saying "make it your default browser hur" I already did that a long time ago when I first installed it thanks. I'm not as stupid as you might think. That is why I made this thread. Why in the hell is IE popping up with, "CONGRATS YOU WON THIS" when I wasn't using IE in the first place? Maybe it's a problem you've never heard of, anyway thanks to those who actually tried helping.

http://www.avast.com/index

**potter_rocks_out_loud** · 01-16-2011, 09:57 AM

Deleiting IE would not effect your FF. Period. The fact that you downloaded it from there has nothing to do with it. Mozilla Firefox had it's own program folder, most likely found in C:/ProgramFiles/MozillaFirefox. Everything you would need is in there. Go ahead and Delete IE, that's that I did.

01-15-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
ghost- Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Age: 31 Posts: 787	Internet Explorer you pos alright so I use firefox, and I've been enjoying it since I downloaded it forever ago using IE. There is a new problem out of nowhere though, and I would like to ask you all a question. First, the problem: Whenever I open up a link to a site that has some sort of popup it doesn't open up in FF, it opens up in a completely NEW window in IE. wtf? I've never had this problem before why now? and why is it opening in IE when i haven't used it in years? Second, my question: I'm thinking maybe if I delete IE this would solve the problem completely, BUT since I dl'd FF with IE would that hurt FF at all? I don't wanna go and completely delete the internet from my compy. >__> Please help I hate internet exploarar popping up whenever I go to a new site. :<

01-15-2011, 07:21 PM	#2
alloyus ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts Age: 31 Posts: 3,268	Re: Internet Explorer you pos It's "possible" that IE is set as your default Internet browser, in which case all new windows would open up with it. Can be fixed by going into your settings on IE. That's honestly just a guess, though. __________________ ^FFP_D0pey btw

01-15-2011, 07:27 PM	#3
AlexDest good hot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Age: 29 Posts: 5,309	Re: Internet Explorer you pos IE is possibly set as your default Internet browser, to make FF the default browser: 1. Click on Tools, go to Options. 2. Click on the Advanced tab. 3. Check the "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup." 4. Click OK and close all the windows in Firefox. However this matters on what version of FF you're using. Deleting IE wouldn't really affect FF in any way. __________________

01-15-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
ghost- Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Age: 31 Posts: 787	Re: Internet Explorer you pos hm, that was already checked alex, thanks though. wtf is up with IE does it just want attention?

01-15-2011, 10:36 PM	#7
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ELRayford Custom User Title Join Date: May 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 1,546	Re: Internet Explorer you pos use chrome = botnet lol @ chromefags and autoupdates enjoi ur forced downloads and installs without ur permish. lololol http://kb.mozillazine.org/Mozilla_Suite_:_FAQs_:_Remove_IE Last edited by ELRayford; 01-16-2011 at 01:59 AM..

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who_cares973 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: :U Age: 35 Posts: 15,407	Re: Internet Explorer you pos i will enjoy everything! __________________

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aperson FFR Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 3,428	Re: Internet Explorer you pos Chrome doesn't support APNG so death to Chrome imo __________________

01-16-2011, 02:12 AM	#16
ghost- Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Age: 31 Posts: 787	Re: Internet Explorer you pos dammit guys stop saying "make it your default browser hur" I already did that a long time ago when I first installed it thanks. I'm not as stupid as you might think. That is why I made this thread. Why in the hell is IE popping up with, "CONGRATS YOU WON THIS" when I wasn't using IE in the first place? Maybe it's a problem you've never heard of, anyway thanks to those who actually tried helping.

01-16-2011, 07:09 AM	#18
duddychuck@yahoo.com Retired Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,111	Re: Internet Explorer you pos Im surprised nobody mentioned Opera o_0 Thats what Ive been using for a while now and no problems what so ever. __________________

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