[ThunderBird] Opening HTTP links in Firefox

Last update on March 14, 2009 09:58 AM by deri58
Published by deri58

[ThunderBird] Opening HTTP links in Firefox






Intro


Its an annoying procedure, to copy/paste HTTP links from an email to see them properly or to see these links open automatically in a web browser that you do not like too much.

Fortunately you can configure Thunderbird for this purpose:

Thunderbird under Windows

  • Tools Menu
  • Options
  • Advanced Topic
  • General tab
  • Configuration Editor
  • In the filter enter the following value:

network.protocol-handler.app.http
  • Open the context menu via the right mouse button and choose New and then String.
  • Confirm all dialog boxes and the effect is immediate without the need to restart Thunderbird.
  • Please make sure the network.protocol-handler.warn-external.http has the value: true



Important notes:
Under Windows, you must enter the exact path of the browser

(example : c:/Program Files/Mozilla/Firefox/firefox.exe)


In this case it is vital that Firefox (the browser choosed) is the default browser

To do that, go to Control Panel and select Add-Remove Programs. Then click Set Program Access and Defaults on the left bar and follow the wizard.

Thunderbird under GNU/Linux

  • Edit Menu
  • Preferences
  • Advanced Topic
  • General tab
  • Configuration Editor
  • In the filter enter the following value:

network.protocol-handler.app.http 
  • Click it and enter the full path of the application.
  • Confirm all dialog boxes and the effect is immediate without the need to restart Thunderbird.



Notes:
Under GNU/Linux, you can simply enter the name of the application or firefox or iceweasel

Notes common to Windows and GNU/Linux


Compatibility:
This trick is valid, in fact, for any browser. You can also use Opera. You just have to change the application name.

The tabs in Firefox:
The trick will open HTTP link in a new tab in Firefox (according to your personal settings).
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