Control Panel (Classic view) > Default Programs > "Set your default programs"
link, highlight Windows Mail and Internet Explorer and press the top green arrow
to assign all defaults to them.
P.S. Stop whining!
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!
"CatChase" <CatChase@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've read all the posts regarding Windows Mail and not found the answer.
>
> When I open an email message in the most inept version of Outlook Express
> ever devised, Windows Mail, I am not able to follow any link within the
> email. Each click on a link results in an error message that reads:
>
> "http://whatever_the_link_address_is.ext" then "Application not found."
>
> I have ensured that the phishing options are unchecked. I have IE7 as my
> default browser (it's the only browser). I have the images unblocked in HTML
> emails. My security level is just below medium as I am the only user on the
> computer and don't need to worry about someone going to an unknown website.
>
> These links are accessible on a separate computer using Outlook Express and
> Outlook 2003. These links are accessible using www.my.yahoo.com (AT&T email
> on the web after it bought out sbc, which bought out snet).
>
> The only email program that will not permit access to the links is Windows
> Mail.
>
> (No, I am not interested in downloading another free email software because
> I have a free one that should work considering the cost of the whole package.)