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Links in Outlook Express e-mails

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by Vicki, 2007/05/02.

  1. 2007/05/02
    Vicki

    Vicki Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Is there any way to change what browser opens when you click on a link that is included in an e-mail?

    I can click on a link in my e-mails and it will open my IE6 browser, but I currently use MSN Explorer as my main browser and would like to have the links open using that (if that's even possible??).

    I know Outlook Express and IE are somehow "connected ". But if this could be changed, it would make me a little happier! ;)

    Thanks all!
    Vicki
     
  2. 2007/05/03
    Arie

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    Windows XP (and Vista) allow you to control program defaults through Control Panel > Add and Remove Programs > Set Program Access and Defaults.
     
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  4. 2007/05/03
    Vicki

    Vicki Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you, Arie, for your reply. (I did neglect to mention I was using Windows XP :eek: ) I did try using the method you described, but I didn't notice any change (links still open using IE.)

    There are 3 options listed in the "Set Program Access and Defaults "--Microsoft Windows, Non-Microsoft and Custom. I have tried doing the changes on each of these without any difference. (I did not however "reboot" after the changes...didn't know if that was necessary as I was never prompted to do so in order for the changes to take affect?)

    Am I doing something wrong to not be able to get the links to open with my MSN browser?

    Thanks again!
    ~Vicki~
     
  5. 2007/05/08
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    In IE try Tools/Internet Options/Programs and change it there.
     
  6. 2007/05/08
    Vicki

    Vicki Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks all for your replies. I have tried them all and have not found any difference (all still open with IE). I can live with it this way, just thought I'd try and change it if I could --and only if it was something EASY for me to do! :eek:

    Thanks for trying to assist me!
    ~Vicki~
     

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