How Can I Download Mozilla Firefox Without Losing My Internet Explorer?
Firefox is a web browser application created by the Mozilla Foundation in 2004. It serves the same purpose as the Internet Explorer browser built into every release of the Microsoft Windows operating system. However, the two browsers offer quite different configuration options--so you may want to have both simultaneously installed on your computer. You can install Firefox on your computer without losing any of the code or settings needed by Internet Explorer.
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Launch Internet Explorer by double-clicking on its desktop icon. Got to firefox.com and click on the "Free download" icon, then click on "Save." Wait until the download completes.
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Double-click on the downloaded file, then follow the prompts to install Firefox. Do not select the option (presented to you during the installation process) to have Firefox become the default browser in your system if you wish to keep Internet Explorer as your primary browser. Firefox will install.
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Start Firefox by double-clicking on its desktop icon. Click on "Tools," then "Options," then "Advanced," then "General." Click the check box next to "Always check to see if Firefox is the default browser on startup" until there is no check mark in the check box. Click "OK." Internet Explorer will remain the default browser in your computer, and you will still be able to use Firefox whenever you wish.
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Tips & Warnings
If you wish to have Firefox become your default browser, you can select this option during the installation process. Internet Explorer will remain available on your computer.
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