Windows Mail - Restore or Remove from Default Programs

How to Restore or Remove Windows Mail from Default Programs

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This will show you how to either restore or remove Windows Mail from the Set Default Programs list in Vista for all users.
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If you wanted to set Windows Mail as the default email program, then see this tutorialinstead.

EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Restored and Removed from Set Default Programs list
Restored.jpg
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OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download

NOTE: This option will only restore Windows Mail back to the Set Default Programs list.
1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below.​
WindowsMailRegistry.reg
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2. Click on Save and save the .reg file to the desktop.​
3. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.​
4. Click on Run, Yes, and OK in prompted.​
5. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.​




OPTION TWO
Through Default Programs

1. Open the Control Panel (Classic View)​
2. Click on the Default Programs icon.​
3. Click on the Set program access and computer defaults link. (See screenshot below)​
Set_Program_Link.jpg

4. Click on Continue in the UAC prompt.​
5. Select (dot) Custom and click on the drop down arrow to the right of it to expand Custom. (See screenshot below step 6)​
6. Scroll down to the Choose a default e-mail program section.​
Program_Access.jpg

7. To Restore Windows Mail to the Set Default Programs List
A) To the right of Windows Mail, check the Enable access to this program box. (See screenshot above)​
B) Go to step 9.​

8. To Remove Windows Mail from the Set Default Programs List
A) To the right of Windows Mail, uncheck the Enable access to this program box. (See screenshot below step 6)​

9. Click on OK. (See screenshot below step 6)​
10. Windows Mail will now be restored or removed from the Set Default Program list. (See examples above)​
That's it,
Shawn


 

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Hello gbgBernard,

Have you already tried Option One to add Windows Mail back to the default program list?
 

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