You should be able to copy/paste the following links into your browser
address box to read the articles:

How to Make Internet Explorer the Default Web Browser
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=284456
Internet Explorer Not Configured as Default Browser
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=153774

OE: Internet Shortcuts in Outlook Express Don't Start Browser
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177054
http://www.oehelp.com/ielnk.aspx

Hyperlinks Do Not Work in Outlook Express or in Word
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823301

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After
You Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679

If you are using a Pop-up Ad blocker program, check its documentation to
see if it is blocking the opening of a new web browser and how to
workaround that.


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


"stacieglass" wrote in message
ps.com...
Hi,

All of a sudden when I click on a link in an email message in Outlook
Express, not only does the link not open, but my whole Outlook Express
program freezes up.

I'm running Win XP Professional, Service Pack 1.

Does anyone know a fix for this? It's driving me crazy.

Thanks,
stacie.