Getting Default browser

Question

How can I determine which is the default browser in my system programatically. The code must be developed using vc++ Is there any API for this ?

Where in the regist

Answer 1

Read the default value of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet and optionally check HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\XXX\shell\open\command where XXX is that value picked up from the first key.