Did you set epiphany as default in sudo update-alternatives --config gnome-www-browser. might also wanna check sudo update-alternatives --config x-www-browser.
** Changed in: deskbar-applet (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info -- deskbar-applet -- file:/// urls opened in firefox instead of gnome-default-browser https://launchpad.net/bugs/65509 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs