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How do I set firefox as the default browser in Windows Server 2012 Group Policy Editor?

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Hello, I am unable to set firefox as the default browser despite multiple different attempts to do so using group policy.

I have: - Set a registry command (targeted at 32/64 via a WMI query) to reset the opening command as shown below: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\http\shell\open\command "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -osint -url "%1" - Set a powershell logon script to run (that does run): firefox.exe -silent -setDefaultBrowser

Despite setting the above it seems the client computers browsers are not affected by the settings above. When the script runs or if I run the command above a UAC window pops up and requests that I accept the command (for the setDefaultBrowser) but even if I click yes as an administrator it does nothing.

Since GPO in 2012 has changed perhaps there is something that I am missing? Do I need to somehow disable Windows Internet Explorer from achieving default browser status?

Please do not reply if you will suggest that I use Internet Explorer Maintenance (since this function in GPO has been disabled since IE10)

My DC is Server 2012, my client computers are Win7 32/64.

Hello, I am unable to set firefox as the default browser despite multiple different attempts to do so using group policy. I have: - Set a registry command (targeted at 32/64 via a WMI query) to reset the opening command as shown below: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\http\shell\open\command "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -osint -url "%1" - Set a powershell logon script to run (that does run): firefox.exe -silent -setDefaultBrowser Despite setting the above it seems the client computers browsers are not affected by the settings above. When the script runs or if I run the command above a UAC window pops up and requests that I accept the command (for the setDefaultBrowser) but even if I click yes as an administrator it does nothing. Since GPO in 2012 has changed perhaps there is something that I am missing? Do I need to somehow disable Windows Internet Explorer from achieving default browser status? Please do not reply if you will suggest that I use Internet Explorer Maintenance (since this function in GPO has been disabled since IE10) My DC is Server 2012, my client computers are Win7 32/64.

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hey thanks for your questions its very simple to make firefox ur default browser only open firefox go to tools click on options then click on advanced go to general tab at there check or tick the option always check to see whether firefox is the default browser or not and click ok and then restart ur problem will be fixed hope u understand if u will have more problem ask me again Kind Regards Mozilla Volunteer MozillaIndia

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The above reply does not take into account that I am trying to use GROUP POLICY EDITOR to make it the default browser.