The problem I have is trying to make outlook express the default mail
handler. I have Outlook installed on the same PC, but cannot select OE as the
default.

I have tried going into the Tools - Intenet Options - Programs section
within Internet Explorer but OE is not an option on the pull down list.

I have also set OE to be the default from within the outlook express program
itself, but still it does not become the default.

Any help would be appreciated.