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Old March 24th 06, 08:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet Explorer
repair tool.
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Old March 24th 06, 08:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?



"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message
...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed it,
or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.


go to control panel internet optionsprograms and check "explorer should
check to see if it is the default browser"

also you can hit "reset web settings" that may kick things back...


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Old March 24th 06, 09:20 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.


  #4  
Old March 26th 06, 06:29 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

Exellent advise, from both responses. I tried all of the options, either way,
Firefox is gone! Thanks a bunch!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.



  #5  
Old March 26th 06, 06:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

Glad to hear your back in biz. You're welcome and have fun.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
Exellent advise, from both responses. I tried all of the options, either
way,
Firefox is gone! Thanks a bunch!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try
any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer
over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.




  #6  
Old March 26th 06, 08:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

Glad you got it sorted. Please note that your problem most likely was not due to
having installed Firefox, but due to letting Firefox become your default browser and
taking over functions formerly allotted to IE.

I have IE, Firefox, Opera, and other browsers all installed on this machine, with no
such problems.....but I have never allowed the other browsers to take over the
default position from IE.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message
...
Exellent advise, from both responses. I tried all of the options, either way,
Firefox is gone! Thanks a bunch!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:

http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.




  #7  
Old March 27th 06, 04:10 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

You are absolutely right, I did, in fact allow Firefox to become the default
browser. Thanks so much for the excellent advise. Joining this group is the
best thing that's ever happened to my computer! Thanks again!

"glee" wrote:

Glad you got it sorted. Please note that your problem most likely was not due to
having installed Firefox, but due to letting Firefox become your default browser and
taking over functions formerly allotted to IE.

I have IE, Firefox, Opera, and other browsers all installed on this machine, with no
such problems.....but I have never allowed the other browsers to take over the
default position from IE.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message
...
Exellent advise, from both responses. I tried all of the options, either way,
Firefox is gone! Thanks a bunch!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:

http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.




  #8  
Old March 27th 06, 04:13 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

Thank you for your very informative advise, I have learned a great deal from
the wonderful responses I have recieved on this site. I have also copied the
links you provided as well, for furture reference. Thanks again for your time.

"Brian A." wrote:

Glad to hear your back in biz. You're welcome and have fun.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
Exellent advise, from both responses. I tried all of the options, either
way,
Firefox is gone! Thanks a bunch!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try
any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer
over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.




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Old March 27th 06, 04:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Default How to reclaim my favorites from removed "Firefox" browser?

Thanks a Million!

"Brian A." wrote:

If the suggestions from Haggis don't bring Joy, try repairing IE. Try any
of the below:

Click Start Run, type in: msinfo32 and press Enter.
On the Menu bar click Tools Internet Explorer Repair Tool Repair IE.
Select the highlit/bold items which were/are installed and follow the
prompts.

To repair IE6:
Click StartRun, type: RUNDLL32 SETUPWBV.DLL,IE6Maintenance
Choose the Repair option, and continue.
If the repair says it cannot complete, reinstall Internet Explorer over
itself.

To repair IE5 type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files\Internet
Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191


Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Blondeheat2000" wrote in
message ...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed
it, or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.



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Old March 27th 06, 04:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
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Excellent advise, as always. I suspect you might be the "Haggis" from "Haggis
Boost", a wonderful configuration program. Thanks again!

"Haggis" wrote:



"Blondeheat2000" wrote in message
...
After making the mistake of trying another internet browser, I removed it,
or
so I thought. I have eliminated all traces I can find of Firefox's
browser,
but my favorite list and some other programs refuse to open. I get an
error
message "cannot find browser". I have even run the Windows Internet
Explorer
repair tool.


go to control panel internet optionsprograms and check "explorer should
check to see if it is the default browser"

also you can hit "reset web settings" that may kick things back...



 




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