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Old 07-24-2009   #1 (permalink)
mamaof4


 
 

Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

Whenever I click on an email attachment for instance when replying to a
craigslist item, 2 windows pop up and say that my computer is low on memory
or is unstable and the other window says that MSDOE could not be started or
something like that because it is busy due to spyware scanning it or
something. Any clue how to get it to work??
Thanks

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-24-2009   #2 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen


 
 

Re: Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

It would be helpful if you told us what your normal or preferred method of
sending email is. That way we can recommend the appropriate workaround
for that problem.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


"mamaof4" <mamaof4@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9E293F6A-7ECE-4298-AFFA-B6F562CC16B4@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Whenever I click on an email attachment for instance when replying to a
> craigslist item, 2 windows pop up and say that my computer is low on memory
> or is unstable and the other window says that MSDOE could not be started or
> something like that because it is busy due to spyware scanning it or
> something. Any clue how to get it to work??
> Thanks
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-24-2009   #3 (permalink)
PA Bear [MS MVP]


 
 

Re: Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

I think you're referring to an email (MailTo) link, not at attachment, yes?

Have you ever used Windows Mail or any other Mail Client in Vista to access
(i.e., receive, read & send) your email account?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


mamaof4 wrote:
Quote:

> Whenever I click on an email attachment for instance when replying to a
> craigslist item, 2 windows pop up and say that my computer is low on
> memory
> or is unstable and the other window says that MSDOE could not be started
> or
> something like that because it is busy due to spyware scanning it or
> something. Any clue how to get it to work??
> Thanks
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2009   #4 (permalink)
mamaof4


 
 

Re: Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

I have comcast as my default email so whenever I open windows mail all my new
emails upload. I have slways been able to click on an email link to send and
email and my email would open up. Now whenever I click on the link like in
craigslist to reply 2 boxes pop up, 1 says
"The application was unable to open the windows mail message store. Windows
mailbox data is currently being used by another progran or wait for it to
complete its operation then open windows mail again" and 2nd one says
"Windows Mail could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be initialized"
Before this my email was working fine. I don't know what happened.

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
Quote:

> It would be helpful if you told us what your normal or preferred method of
> sending email is. That way we can recommend the appropriate workaround
> for that problem.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>
>
> "mamaof4" <mamaof4@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9E293F6A-7ECE-4298-AFFA-B6F562CC16B4@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Whenever I click on an email attachment for instance when replying to a
> > craigslist item, 2 windows pop up and say that my computer is low on memory
> > or is unstable and the other window says that MSDOE could not be started or
> > something like that because it is busy due to spyware scanning it or
> > something. Any clue how to get it to work??
> > Thanks
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2009   #5 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen


 
 

Re: Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

I assume by "comcast" you mean Comcast's webmail, which is accessed
via your browser. Comcast email can also be set up in Windows Mail.
Vista doesn't have a built-in mechanism for setting a webmail service
as the default email service. Each webmail provider has to make a special
provision (utility) to do that. As far as I know, Comcast has not done that.
Ask Comcast customer service if they have a solution available.
If not, all you can do is copy and paste those links from Craigslist into
your webmail screen.

If you desire to have your Comcast account set up in Windows Mail,
(which will then handle those MailTo web links), see

http://www.comcast.com/Customers/FAQ...s.ashx?Id=2288

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


"mamaof4" <mamaof4@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:1DF089CB-6A35-4C97-BB8D-D764839E4A51@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have comcast as my default email so whenever I open windows mail all my new
> emails upload. I have slways been able to click on an email link to send and
> email and my email would open up. Now whenever I click on the link like in
> craigslist to reply 2 boxes pop up, 1 says
> "The application was unable to open the windows mail message store. Windows
> mailbox data is currently being used by another progran or wait for it to
> complete its operation then open windows mail again" and 2nd one says
> "Windows Mail could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be initialized"
> Before this my email was working fine. I don't know what happened.
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> It would be helpful if you told us what your normal or preferred method of
>> sending email is. That way we can recommend the appropriate workaround
>> for that problem.
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>>
>>
>> "mamaof4" <mamaof4@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9E293F6A-7ECE-4298-AFFA-B6F562CC16B4@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> > Whenever I click on an email attachment for instance when replying to a
>> > craigslist item, 2 windows pop up and say that my computer is low on memory
>> > or is unstable and the other window says that MSDOE could not be started or
>> > something like that because it is busy due to spyware scanning it or
>> > something. Any clue how to get it to work??
>> > Thanks
>>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2009   #6 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen


 
 

Re: Windows Mail cannot open when I click on an email attachment

See my response to "mamaof4" in this same thread.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


"timlee111" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:0b33d6e8a0361b188265faee8388d8d7@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>
> Same problem with Vista Mail. Can't use reply addresses in Craigslist,
> or on any webpage. Tried many fixes including removing antivirus. Also
> tried changing default to outlook mail. Anybody found a fix please email
> me at '_tmiller147@xxxxxx_' (tmiller147@xxxxxx). I'd be
> grateful!
>
>
> --
> timlee111
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