Vista - Links generate "Application Not Found" error

Links sent by friends are inoperable- they do not open but instead an Error
Message Box pops up "Application Not Found
Mail Version is 6.0.6000.16386Vista_061101-2205
Any help appreciated.

Hello. My old computer, which was running Windows XP and using Outlook
Express crashed. Took it to a computer repair guy, who backed everything up
for me. I bought a new computer, which of course came with Vista and
Microsoft Mail.

I am desperately trying to recover my email from the old computer, by trying
to import the .dbx files from the back-up. But I keep getting the error
message "No messages can be found in this folder or another application is
running that has the required folders open." Even though I see that the
files are there.

I've been looking everywhere for help (google, forums, microsoft support,
etc), and the only advice any give, is to look at the 'properties' of the
files, and make sure they are not read-only. They are not. But I still get
the message. Any other advice?

I was able to import my contacts fine. It's just the email I need.
Thanks, Julie

Give an example of a link, someone may be able to tell you what
application you need to install.

Are you sure these are genuine emails that really come from your friends?

Clifford J. Spence wrote:

If you send yourself a message with a link, is it also "inoperable"?

Is IE configured as your default Browser?


Clifford J. Spence wrote:

Always begin a new thread about your problem, don't hijack someone else's
thread and change the subject.

HOW TO Migrate from Outlook Express to Windows Mail
http://www.oehelp.com/backup.aspx#oe2wm or...
http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migra...o-Windows-Mail
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


J Daniels wrote:

Assuming IE is your preferred browser, do the following:
Open the Default Programs applet, which you can access either from
the Start menu or via the Control Panel, then click the first item:
"Set your default programs."
After a few seconds, a list of programs comes up. Click on "Internet
Explorer". If it doesn't respond with "This program has all its defaults"
then fix it by clicking on the option indicated by the first green arrow.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


"Clifford J. Spence" <tekset@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ONA37mZyJHA.1092@xxxxxx

Thanks Gary V!!!! I have tried so many forums, Toshiba tech help and NOBODY could answer it- but YOU. Thanks Wendy

You're very welcome. Glad to be of some help.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


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