Vista - URL Links not opening in windows live mail

Hi All

I cannot open any URL links in windows live mail. My operating system
is Vista Home Edition. Default mail account is Windows Live Mail.
Browser is IE7.

Every time I try to open any URL link in windows live mail I get this
message "This file does not have a program associated with it for
performing this action. Create an association in the Set Assosiations
control panel." I had exactly the same problem using Windows Mail so I
upgraded to Windows Live Mail.

I have tried going to control panel - programs - default programs - set
default programs. but internet explorer is not in my default programs
list.

I have tried going to control panel - internet options - programs - set
IE7 as default browser and press ok but every time I return IE7 is not
my default browser. I am not aware of any other browsers on my system.


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"steve@xxxxxx" <steverussellservice.3hysnc@xxxxxx> wrote in
message news:steverussellservice.3hysnc@xxxxxxThis newsgroup is for Windows Mail, in Vista.

Maybe, you should ask in the Windows Live Mail newsgroup, for a better
result?

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HTH?

Try this:
The following procedure will rewrite the default protocol
assignments in the registry:
Open the Default Programs applet, then click on "Set program
access and computer defaults." Expand the Custom selection, and
under "Choose a default web browser" select Internet Explorer.
Click OK.
If that does not fix it, better ask for help in an IE newsgroup.

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"steve@xxxxxx" <steverussellservice.3hysnc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Have tried that Gary. When I change to my defaults to IE and Windows
Live Mail in this section they always revert back to "use my current web
browser and use my current e-mail programme".
I will try in a IE newsgroup

Thanks


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It is normal for that setting to revert. It is meant only for
changing one's default assignment.

P.S. For continuity, please quote the message you are replying to.

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