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Sending email from [file system]

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by nculbert, 2008/12/15.

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    nculbert

    nculbert Inactive Thread Starter

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    OOPS. The title of this thread is messed up. I meant to say sending a file from my PC's file system


    I am using XP Home SP3 and Outlook Express 6. Firefox 3.0.4 is my browser.

    When I attempt to send a file (for example, direct from "My Pictures" folder using "Files and Folders Tasks "), Internet Explorer loads, and the file is sent via Windows Live/mail. Outlook express and Firefox are my default email and browser programs and both are open when I do this.

    Why doesn't the system use Outlook Express to send the file? And how do I make it do that?

    Thank you in advance.

    Norman
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    In Internet Explorer go Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab - Email and ensure OE is selected.
     
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    nculbert

    nculbert Inactive Thread Starter

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    The only option that shows in
    Internet Explorer>tools>programs under email is "Windows Live Hotmail" and I cannot overwrite it.
     
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    Although I use neither Windows Mail or Hotmail I suspect that recent developments re. Live Mail have forced it upon you.

    I am running IE 8 and have the option to use Outlook (installed), Outlook Express (my default) or Windows Live Mail (to which I do not subscribe).

    Regrettably I cannot help you beyond what I posted - and that is clearly not an option in your case. Hopefull someone more familiar with Windows Live Hotmail will chip in here.
     
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