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Make IE32bit default in Vista 64

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by doylepirish

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For some reason, without my knowledge, IE7 64bit became my default browser in Vista 64. Now any shortcuts on my desktop or links in an email open in IE 64. I know IE 32bit was the default, but for some reason it no longer is. I checked the box under Internet Options to make it check to see if it is the default, but that has not made a difference. Any suggestions. I am thinking about making Mozilla the default, then launching IE 32bit and see if that makes a difference.

I might be the only on here who likes Vista 64. I am running Ultimate and this is the first real annoyance. Outside of Flash, Roboform, and Acrobat 7 not working right.

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by pc-guru

dude 32 bit apps don't work on a 64 bit system....

by doylepirish

Vista64 and XP64 include both 32 and 64 bit versions of IE. The reason is that 64 bit IE does not play well with lots of things like Flash, Roboform, CookiePal and so forth.

by Former member

Down at the bottom of the list you will see "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on start up" check this box.

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

by doylepirish

I switched Firefox to the default. Then launched IE7 32bit which then asked to be the default. I gave it the OK and so far so good.

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