How to setup the web browser to show help pages in Eclipse

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Eclipse, error opening help pages

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I'm getting this error message:

could not open the browser because none are configured, check the web browser preference

eclipse Version: 3.3.2 (CDT)

Build id: M20080221-1800 - 

ubuntu 12.04 LTS

It appears when I go to the menu Help -> Help Contents

Also when accessing Tutorials on the Welcome to Eclipse-page.

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answered 2 Years ago eryeath · Accepted Answer

How to setup the web browser to show help pages in Eclipse

Select in the menu Window -> Preferences

Menu Window -> Prefrences

Then open General -> Web Browser. There select Use external web browser and select Firefox

Preferences, Web Browser

If the entry for Firefox is missing then hit the New... button. Enter Firefox as the name and /usr/bin/firefox as the Location (which is the default location for the Firefox web browser)

Web Browser Name and Location Dialog. Firefox as example