How to make 64-bit IE the default browser?

[paik1002]

The command,

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run https://autohotkey.com/

will trigger the 32-bit Internet Explorer, which is the default browser even on a 64-bit Windows 7 system.

How do I enforce all run commands to trigger 64-bit IE?

[kanat]

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Run, %A_ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe https://autohotkey.com/

[ManualColdLock]

From: https://www.howtogeek.com/110075/how-to ... n-windows/

You’ll run into a snag if you actually want to use the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer as your default browser, though. To avoid confusion for users that might end up accidentally setting 64-bit IE as their default browser and running into plug-in compatibility problems, Microsoft won’t allow you to set 64-bit IE as your default browser.

However passing the web address as a parameter might work.

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run, C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe http://www.autohotkey.com  ; file path of 64 bit internet explorer  and  web address

run, C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe http://www.autohotkey.com  ; file path of 32 bit internet explorer and  web address

edit: hahaha well played kanat

[paik1002]

From: https://www.howtogeek.com/110075/how-to ... n-windows/

You’ll run into a snag if you actually want to use the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer as your default browser, though. To avoid confusion for users that might end up accidentally setting 64-bit IE as their default browser and running into plug-in compatibility problems, Microsoft won’t allow you to set 64-bit IE as your default browser.

However passing the web address as a parameter might work.

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run, C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe http://www.autohotkey.com  ; file path of 64 bit internet explorer  and  web address

run, C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe http://www.autohotkey.com  ; file path of 32 bit internet explorer and  web address

edit: hahaha well played kanat

Thanks. That will do the trick.
I was also thinking, what if I place a short-cut of the 64-bit IE on the default autohotkey path?
Would this prioritize the short-cut, such that a path name won't be necessary?

[ManualColdLock]

that's worth a try, let me know if it works.
if you really hate the path you can throw it in a variable

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p = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 
run, %p% http://www.autohotkey.com

or if you never use 32bit internet explorer... rename it to iexplore.exe.bak
and put a copy/link to 64bit internet explorer in its place

[ManualColdLock]

The cleanest is probably to wrap it in a function

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ie64("https://www.autohotkey.com")

ie64(url) {
	run,  %A_ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe %url%
}

[paik1002]

that's worth a try, let me know if it works.
if you really hate the path you can throw it in a variable

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p = C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe 
run, %p% http://www.autohotkey.com

or if you never use 32bit internet explorer... rename it to iexplore.exe.bak
and put a copy/link to 64bit internet explorer in its place

Both are nice alternative solutions.
I would like to try it out myself(placing a short-cut of the 64-bit IE on the default autohotkey path),
but how do I verify if it is indeed running on a 64-bit IE? They all look the same.

[ManualColdLock]

hahahaha I have no idea!
The real question is.... if you can't tell the difference, why does it matter which version is running?

[paik1002]

hahahaha I have no idea!
The real question is.... if you can't tell the difference, why does it matter which version is running?

Yes that is a valid question. I would like to ask Microsoft the same.
On a personal note, I am finding a little speed advantage (e.g. less system lag and lock-ups) during multi-tasking chores. Maybe it's placebo.
But frankly, it may turn out to be more trouble than good. Maybe googling will clarify things.