1. [Control Panel Add/Remove Programs ] Set Program Access and Defaults
Configuration that's already checked Browser: Select "Internet Explorer"
here.

If no joy, see:

2a. http://www.oehelp.com/ielnk.aspx

2b. Hyperlinks do not work in Outlook Express after you upgrade to Internet
Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929867

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Janetb wrote:
When I click on a link in an email, it takes IE ages to open and until it
does, my OE is frozen. This didn't used to happen. I don't know if it
began
when I changed from 2KPro to XP. Any ideas...?