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| | How do I stop Windows Mail from being the default mail handler inVista? I have a laptop with Windows Vista. I used to use Windows Mail as my e- mail client, but I recently installed Office 2007 and am now using Outlook. I have gone to Default Programs, and Outlook is set as the default mail handler for all mail functions. But when I click on a mailto link from my browser, Windows Mail still launches. How can I change this? |
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| | Re: How do I stop Windows Mail from being the default mail handler in Vista? On Sat, 10 May 2008 08:18:43 -0700 (PDT), Dave <dlmoak@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >I have a laptop with Windows Vista. I used to use Windows Mail as my e- >mail client, but I recently installed Office 2007 and am now using >Outlook. I have gone to Default Programs, and Outlook is set as the >default mail handler for all mail functions. But when I click on a >mailto link from my browser, Windows Mail still launches. How can I >change this? Outlook on your Quick Launch toolbar. That is accessible from anywhere, not just when you are using your browser. |
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| | Re: How do I stop Windows Mail from being the default mail handler in Vista? Dave wrote: Quote: > I have a laptop with Windows Vista. I used to use Windows Mail as my > e- mail client, but I recently installed Office 2007 and am now using > Outlook. I have gone to Default Programs, and Outlook is set as the > default mail handler for all mail functions. But when I click on a > mailto link from my browser, Windows Mail still launches. How can I > change this? Maybe the following articles will offer some ideas: Windows Vista - Setting the Default Email Client http://tinyurl.com/2ygtyt http://freeemailtutorials.com/micros...ndowsVista.cwd Windows Vista - Change The Default E-mail Program http://tinyurl.com/3drkfw http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...637041033.mspx -- John Inzer Digital Media MVP Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk |
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| | Re: How do I stop Windows Mail from being the default mail handler in Vista? "Dave" <dlmoak@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:8288dcca-a7d8-4d84-8d82-1b1f641c5766@xxxxxx Quote: >I have a laptop with Windows Vista. I used to use Windows Mail as my e- > mail client, but I recently installed Office 2007 and am now using > Outlook. I have gone to Default Programs, and Outlook is set as the > default mail handler for all mail functions. But when I click on a > mailto link from my browser, Windows Mail still launches. How can I > change this? ss. |
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| | Re: How do I stop Windows Mail from being the default mail handler in Vista? On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:10:43 +0100, "Synapse Syndrome" <synapse@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >"Dave" <dlmoak@xxxxxx> wrote in message >news:8288dcca-a7d8-4d84-8d82-1b1f641c5766@xxxxxx Quote: >>I have a laptop with Windows Vista. I used to use Windows Mail as my e- >> mail client, but I recently installed Office 2007 and am now using >> Outlook. I have gone to Default Programs, and Outlook is set as the >> default mail handler for all mail functions. But when I click on a >> mailto link from my browser, Windows Mail still launches. How can I >> change this? >Is Outlook are the top of your Start Menu, or is Windows Mail? > >ss. > IF Microsoft Outlook is not automatically set as the Default E-mail client from within Outlook after being installed, do this: Part #1. 1) Open Outlook. 2) Click on "Tools" in MenuBar. 3) Click on "Options" from list. 4) Click on "Other" tab. 5) Make sure a check-mark is beside "Make Outlook the default client for E-mail, Contacts, and Calendar." 6) Click on "Apply", then "Ok". If you do Part #1 and Outlook still doesn't show up on the Start Menu, Do Part #2 also. Part #2. 1) Right-click on the Start Menu Orb. 2) Choose "Properties" from the popup menu. 3) Click on the "Start Menu" tab. 4) Make sure the "Start Menu" radio button is selected. 5) Click on the "Customize" button. 6) At the bottom of the page, under "Show on Start Menu", make sure you have "Microsoft Outlook" selected from the drop-down menu for "E-mail links". 7) Click on "Apply", then "Ok". If neither works, you may have to reinstall Office, or uninstall your other email clients. Donald L McDaniel Please reply to the correct thread and article. ================================================ |
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