Why would i want internet explorer as my default browser?

the question keeps popping up at the bottom of my screen. I'm not sure what a default browser isWhy would i want internet explorer as my default browser?
Default browser is what your computer will always us, unless you instruct him to change this.

About IE: this is a joke, I know, but you can use IE for downloading other browsers. Me myself prefer Chrome.
A default browser in the one that comes up if you click a link in an email or document.
If you use internet explorer as your main browser then click yes.

Ignore the rabid opinions of the browser-heads. They are all just browsers - and internet explorer is a good one (especially IE9).

For the browser-heads:
http://xkcd.com/198/Why would i want internet explorer as my default browser?
Use chrome.
You don't want too. Internet Explorer is slow. It keeps asking you because you most likely don't have it as your default browser. Default browser is what application you use to get onto the internet. If your computer has Google Chrome set as your default, when you use Internet explorer it is going to ask you that question.



My advice: Quit using Internet Explorer and use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. I would just delete the shortcut all together.



Cheers!Why would i want internet explorer as my default browser?
a default browser means a program the windows launches by default when trying to open a certain type of file. so if you had an html file (webpage) and ur default browser was internet explorer, the html file would be opened in internet explorer. internet explorer will also be used when a program automatically launches a webpage. you should make the default the browser the program you prefer using.

There are faster browsers than internet explorer but some reasons to make it your default are compatibility. ive had issues with chrome before on pages it couldn't open but internet explorer can. internet explorer also has the best security according to software tests and comparisons ive seen. i still recommend using another browser and setting it as default. such as chromium, google chrome, firefox, opera etc
you wouldnt lol, i like mozilla personally.
Internet explorer is the only browser that isn't fake. The other ones are all just trolling you
A default browser would mean that internet explorer would open automatically if you click on a link in another application .
Internet Explorer never block any 'add ons extensions'. .
A default browser is one that the computer uses as it's main browser of choice when a link is triggered.IE 9 that comes with windows 7 is an excellent browser these days. They have made it so it is no longer slow and the safety and security of it is just a good a Firefox or chrome.
everyone always says "oh use firefox or google chrome its way better" but in the end when both of those S**T the bed internet explorer still works
I suggest you should use Google Chrome. Chrome is designed to be fast in every possible way. It's quick to start up from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap. On the other hand, Internet Explorer 8 does indicate to you up to five sites that are similar to the one that you have opened. But, this is restricted to the better known sites which have better page rankings. However, a user is generally already aware of such sites.
YOU DON'T. Not ever. Internet Explorer (IE) sucks, big time.

You don't know what default means?????
It means the one you use always. The one your computer launches anytime you want to open a web page or link.
Default = a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative - from Webster dictionary

For your web browser, use either Firefox Mozilla, Opera or Google Chrome.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new鈥?/a>
http://www.opera.com/browser/download/
http://www.google.com/chrome
DO NOT USE INTERNET EXPLORER (IE), as it is the worst browser, and it can be easily attacked and infected.
As an added security measure, also install the WOT (Web of Trust) tool to all your browsers. It rates all websites, blocks access and also alerts you when you open an unsafe website, thus preventing most internet attacks or virus infections.
http://www.mywot.com/

EDIT:
Lool, Adina found the only good use for IE..
Use it only to download other browsers.