Make Internet Explorer 8 as the default browser in Windows 7

To make Internet Explorer as the default browser, perform the following:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. If you see the message Internet Explorer is not currently your default browser. Would you like to make it your default browser?
3. Click Yes. Now, Internet Explorer is set as the default browser.

If you do not see the message box then perform the following:
1. Open Internet Options by clicking or , and clicking on Internet Options.
You may also press Alt + T + O.
2. Click Programs tab, click Make default.
3. Click Apply and then click OK.