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Why does compact framework WebBrowser control load pages in opera?

I need to be able to display html files that are stored locally on device using a WebBrowser control on a windows form.

I simply point the WebBrowser to page like so : ctrlBrowser.Url = new Uri("file://\\My Documents\test.html");

The pages load perfectly into control except for a windows mobile 6.1 device that has opera browser also installed. Each time the above code runs, the page loads but it loads in a newly launched opera browser screen. I need to use WebBrowser control to trap navigation events etc. but cannot seem to find a way to force page to load in control when opera is installed.

Your thoughts are much appreciated as I'm against a brick wall on this one.

Solution

  • It's a strange side effect of the Opera browser being the default (I believe it happens if you install Opera on any WinMo device in fact). A workaround is discussed here.