The options are gray because OE thinks that it is already the default.
Only if it thinks that it is not the default, do they become enabled.

Is OE not acting as the default mail/news program? If so, then see:


OLEXP: "Send To" and E-mail Links Do Not Work with Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

Also, in Windows XP: Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Set Program
Access and Defaults, Email and select Outlook Express.

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Mike - http://pages.prodigy.net/michael_santovec/techhelp.htm



"Nightsky" wrote in message
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How can I "ungray" these options?

In OE6
1.. ToolsOptionsGeneral tab.
2.. In the Default Messaging Programs area, click Make Default for
news or e-mail.