How to Change the Default Web Browser in Mac Os X

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Many people change the default web browser on their Macintosh. Here's how to change the default web browser on OS X.

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Mac OS X
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  Open Safari from "Applications" or use the Dashboard icon.
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  Click on "Safari" in the menu bar.
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  Now click on "Preferences..."
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  Click on the "General" tab if it is not already selected.
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  Choose a different browser from the Default Web Browser pop-up menu.

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Most web browsers will check at startup to see if they are the default browser. The browser will give you the option to make it the default browser.

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