Disable explorer?


  1. 3leggedcat
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    Disable explorer?


    It looks pretty but it is very awkward to use.
    How do I stop explorer being default.
    I cant even view PDF's on adobe.
    I cant find the tools in the menu

    help please I am stuck

    I don't want explorer at all..
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  3. essenbe
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    See if this will help you with the default apps. https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html But, I doubt you can get rid of explorer.
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  4. davidhk
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    I have a feeling the OP is actually talking about Edge.
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  6. caperjack
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    davidhk said:
    I have a feeling the OP is actually talking about Edge.
    I agree ,but the tutorial will fix/set either app, and also set Adobe as default app for the pdf
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  7. essenbe
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    You guys may be right, it's about Edge not Explorer. But, when the default browser is set, it should take care of Edge too if something else is chosen.
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  8. davidhk
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    Yes. Question is, does the OP know how to choose another default browser ?
    He asks about Menu Bar. Obviously he has IE in mind.
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  9. 3leggedcat
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    it may be edge I am talking about - but where do I set me preferences. I cannot work it out all the screens are so different. And yes edge is pain and yes I never ever use IE
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  10. 3leggedcat
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    just found it - didn't realize there was a thing called edge - oh why oh why do tech companies have to develop redundant apps?
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  12. davidhk
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    3leggedcat said:
    it may be edge I am talking about - but where do I set me preferences. I cannot work it out all the screens are so different. And yes edge is pain and yes I never ever use IE

    You said you never use IE.
    Then which browser do you have in mind to replace Edge as your default browser ?
    It's easy to show you how to install the browser you want and set it as default. But you have to yell us which browser.
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