No, it wasn't fixed, somebody simply mentioned simplemapi was the cause. If there was a link to the solution, I did not see it earlier.

So, I tried the solution in the link you provided and I still have a problem, a bit different however. I created the shortcut and tested it by double clicking on the shortcut, and sure enough a new email pops up with my signature and it can minimized and it's perfect. I also tested it by pasting it into Start_Run. Worked great.

BUT when right click on a file and I select Send to my new shortcut (and I am selecting my new shortcut - no mistake) I get a message box informing me

Cannot run office outlook. The command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using is correct.

Figure that one out! I am totally baffled.