Microsoft KB Archive/263012

= The Web/Home key does not start Internet browser =

Article ID: 263012

Article Last Modified on 3/28/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
 * Microsoft Internet Keyboard
 * Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
 * Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

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This article was previously published under Q263012



SYMPTOMS
When you press the Web/Home key on one of the keyboards listed in the &quot;Applies To&quot; section, a graphic may be displayed but your Internet browser is not started.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
 * Netscape Communicator is configured as your default browser.
 * You uninstalled Netscape Communicator.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, select a new default browser.

To configure Microsoft Internet Explorer as your default browser:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Internet Options.
 * 3) On the Programs tab, click to select the Internet Explorer should check to see if it is the default browser check box.
 * 4) Click Apply, and then click OK.
 * 5) Close Control Panel.
 * 6) Start Internet Explorer, and then click Yes when you are prompted to use Internet Explorer as your default browser.

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