Shoutbox

I know that this might be in the wrong forum and even site. but i was hoping that some one could tell me how to change the default browser for openning HotmAil to something like firefox because ive stoped using IE because of Hijaker's and just opening IE to look at my e-mails i got bomed with 135 browser hijakers any one now if this is posible

well if u r using windows xp

open control panel --> add/remove programs then click on set program acess and defaults --> select custom and change your web browser and click ok

done .

btw,i'm using 2k, i tried that but for some reason windows update and the link of hotmail in MSN messenger opens in IE when the default is firefox?

you can use Stuffplug NG to open the Inbox and Emails in the default browser

As Dempsey says, you'll need the StuffPlug NG plugin if you want to open Hotmail from Messenger in your default browser.

I have set Firefox as my default browser and I'm running XP but it still doesn't work when I click the e-mail.  It goes to IE.  And where do we get Stuffplug NG.  I've got Stuffplug by DJ Mystic but it also launches IE.  Are Stuffplug NG and Stuffplug by DJ Mystic the same?

It's because of MSN Messenger that calls IE instead of your default browser. Check out this thread.

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Originally posted by brandon_r87
Are Stuffplug NG and Stuffplug by DJ Mystic the same?

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They are two different plugins made by the same person, just with a different alias.

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Originally posted by max_p_4444
btw,i'm using 2k, i tried that but for some reason windows update and the link of hotmail in MSN messenger opens in IE when the default is firefox?

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Windows Update has to open in IE, as it works via an ActiveX control. IE is the only browser that supports ActiveX technology.

BTW, ActiveX is one of the reasons IE can be hijacked... earlier this week MS released a critical update for it that was related to the ability of an attacker to gain total control via ActiveX.

i found stuffplug ng and now firefox launches for my hotmail.  thank you for your help.