How to Set Konqueror as Your Default Browser

If you are planning on using Konqueror for the foreseeable future and have more than 1 Internet browser installed on your computer, you are going to want to set up Konqueror as your default browser. When Konqueror is your default browser, it will be the browser that automatically opens up whenever you click on a URL from your list of bookmarks or 1 of your computer's program files. You will still be able to select a different browser from your computer's 'Start' menu if you like, and can even run it at the same time as Konqueror (though in another window). The convenience of making Konqueror your default browser is well worth the minute or so of time it takes to set this up. Plus, it is extremely easy to do.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection
• Computer

Instructions

1. Go to your computer and open the Konqueror Internet browser.

2. Find the KDE menu.

3. Select 'System Settings.'

4. Click on 'Configure Konqueror.'

5. Hit 'File Associations.'

6. Locate the 'File Types' menu and select 'Text.'

7. Click on 'HTML.'

8. View the browser names listed in the 'Application Preference Order' box. If Konqueror is not the first browser listed, move it to the top of the list. The first browser listed will always be your default browser, so make sure Konqueror is in the first position.

9. Click on 'OK.' Konqueror is now your default Internet browser. Your computer will automatically select Konqueror as your browser any time you click on a URL or Web site name you wish to visit.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have more questions or need further assistance with how to set Konqueror as your default browser, just visit the Konqueror FAQs page (see Resources below).

• If you ever want to change your default Internet browser to a different program, simply repeat steps 1 through 8 and move your preferred Internet browser's name into the first position on the list. You can change your default browser as often as you like this way.

• These steps were written for Konqueror 3.5.2. If you're using a different version, some or all steps will vary.

• Protecting your computer and your identity while online is important. Konqueror has taken steps to help you out in this regard, such as refusing to accept third-party cookies and blocking pop-up ads. You can help Konqueror help you by installing additional protective programs to your computer, like a virus scanner and a spyware blocker.

• You can't use Konqueror unless you have a Unix-based operating system.