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How to Change the Default Host Application to Allow the Core Console to Open on a VMware Windows 2012 The issue appears due to an association misconfiguration.

To solve it, open Control Panel and navigate to:

• All Control Panel Items
• Default Programs
• Associate a file type or protocol with a program
• The Path box will show: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Associations
• Navigate to the bottom of the list of file type & protocols list
• In the protocols section look for "HTTP"
• Highlight HTTP
• The Default Host Application column on the HTTP row shows "Default Host Application"
• Click on the "Change Program" button at the top-right of the Windows Form containing the list.
• You will be presented with a popup window allowing you to select Internet Explorer
• Select it
• Make sure that the HTTPS item is set to Internet Explorer as well (this should be done automatically).
• Close Control Panel and launch the AppAssure Console. It should launch as expected now.