Re: Starting Word instead of OE

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Jeff wrote:
Thanks Robear.

Did #1 (path is correct) and #2b and things are now working correctly.
That is, clicking on a mailto link on a webpage opens a new message in
OE.

But I had problems understanding 2a. Under file types, I have an entry
for
Extension: URL File Type: Internet shortcut.

Should I create a new one with Extension URL:Mailto Protocol ? That
does not seem to be an "extension" like the others listed under "File
Types".

Maybe I should just ignore it since things are working correctly?

Thanks.

Jeff



"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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1. http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx; then...

2a. http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

2b. (WinXP) [Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs >] Set Program Access
and Defaults > Email > ...

If still no joy, see:

SendTo and E-mail Links Do Not Work Using Outlook Express as Default
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

DefaultMail v2.1
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/defaultmail.htm
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Jeff wrote:
Lately, when I click on an email address on a webpage, instead of
opening Outlook Express, my default email program, I get a popup that
says "Starting Word as your ....". How do I make it go back to
starting
OE not Word?

Thanks.

Jeff
.

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