How to Detect Browser Settings

Browser settings determine which websites you can view, what applications and plug-ins are visible to you and how quickly web pages load. Developers try to develop websites and web applications to fit the majority of browser settings. If you receive error messages when trying to visit a website, detect your browser settings with easy-to-use tools to help you find detailed information about your browser. With these details, you can change your browser settings accordingly to view any website you want.

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  Open a browser window. If you have multiple browsers, repeat all steps for each browser.

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  Visit either Digital Coding or BrotherHawk. Both provide detailed browser setting reports.

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  Wait while the tool analyzes and detects your browser settings.

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  Print the page for future reference.

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  Add tools into your applications to help detect and automatically configure browser settings by visiting the Microsoft site listed in the Resources section.

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  View and change browser settings at any time by opening your browser and choosing the "Tools" or "Options" menu. The name of the menu varies based upon the browser. Select "Properties" or "Internet Properties" to view all current settings and change any settings you need.