Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I haven't
yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to send e-mail, my
OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When I click on an
e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled "Choose Profile"
opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When I
click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

Thanks, Bruce. I'll check out those links.

Roy

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able to open
OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I wouldn't
mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

You're welcome, Roy.

The reason you couldn't e-mail me directly is because that is a munged
address to avoid spam. All replies should go to the newsgroup unless
otherwise specified.

Note that the four links play a different part in fixing a problem such as
yours. One may be the fix for you while another may be the fix for someone
else. The second link is still viable for XP. It just depends on the exact
problem.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..

Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able to
open
OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I wouldn't
mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to
send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get
past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

Hi Bruce,

When I clicked on "Reply" (rather than "Reply Group"), the "Choose Profile"
dialog box appeared as it did before fixing the web link problem. I don't
think this was caused by your invalid e-mail address, as it was so similar
to the earlier problem. Maybe there's a similar but separate setting for
this problem? But, as I said, it's not a big deal here as it was with the
web link issue.

With respect to the instructions found in link 2, you will notice that it
makes no mention of having to click the "Advanced" button before editing,
which is a necessary step for XP, but not 98. In other words, the steps for
the two Windows versions are slightly different, so the instructions should
probably include both variations.

Roy

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
You're welcome, Roy.

The reason you couldn't e-mail me directly is because that is a munged
address to avoid spam. All replies should go to the newsgroup unless
otherwise specified.

Note that the four links play a different part in fixing a problem such as
yours. One may be the fix for you while another may be the fix for someone
else. The second link is still viable for XP. It just depends on the exact
problem.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..

Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able to
open
OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I wouldn't
mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to
send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system.
When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get
past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone
could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions)
to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

I'm not sure why it would fix other applications and not newsgroups. We will
have to see if someone else has an idea on that.

As for the link to the Web page, (it's not mine), I see what you're saying.
I can't update it myself, however, when you get to URL:MailTo Protocol, it
does say "To make changes.........................click Advanced". Perhaps
the author felt that was sufficient.

I will be watching to see what someone else can come up with.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Bruce,

When I clicked on "Reply" (rather than "Reply Group"), the "Choose
Profile" dialog box appeared as it did before fixing the web link problem.
I don't think this was caused by your invalid e-mail address, as it was so
similar to the earlier problem. Maybe there's a similar but separate
setting for this problem? But, as I said, it's not a big deal here as it
was with the web link issue.

With respect to the instructions found in link 2, you will notice that it
makes no mention of having to click the "Advanced" button before editing,
which is a necessary step for XP, but not 98. In other words, the steps
for the two Windows versions are slightly different, so the instructions
should probably include both variations.

Roy

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
You're welcome, Roy.

The reason you couldn't e-mail me directly is because that is a munged
address to avoid spam. All replies should go to the newsgroup unless
otherwise specified.

Note that the four links play a different part in fixing a problem such
as yours. One may be the fix for you while another may be the fix for
someone else. The second link is still viable for XP. It just depends on
the exact problem.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..

Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able to
open
OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as
originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I
wouldn't mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to
send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system.
When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box
titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get
past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone
could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions)
to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

There are separate settings for default program for newsgroups and mail.
Look at Tools/Options/General tab, at the bottom of the page. Make sure
Outlook Express is selected as the default for both mail and news. If
not, go to Control Panel and set the program defaults as desired.
--
Jim Pickering
MVP-Outlook Express/Windows Mail
Please reply to newsgroup only so that others may be helped with your
feedback.


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
I'm not sure why it would fix other applications and not newsgroups.
We will have to see if someone else has an idea on that.

As for the link to the Web page, (it's not mine), I see what you're
saying. I can't update it myself, however, when you get to URL:MailTo
Protocol, it does say "To make changes.........................click
Advanced". Perhaps the author felt that was sufficient.

I will be watching to see what someone else can come up with.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hi Bruce,

When I clicked on "Reply" (rather than "Reply Group"), the "Choose
Profile" dialog box appeared as it did before fixing the web link
problem. I don't think this was caused by your invalid e-mail
address, as it was so similar to the earlier problem. Maybe there's a
similar but separate setting for this problem? But, as I said, it's
not a big deal here as it was with the web link issue.

With respect to the instructions found in link 2, you will notice
that it makes no mention of having to click the "Advanced" button
before editing, which is a necessary step for XP, but not 98. In
other words, the steps for the two Windows versions are slightly
different, so the instructions should probably include both
variations.

Roy

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
You're welcome, Roy.

The reason you couldn't e-mail me directly is because that is a
munged address to avoid spam. All replies should go to the newsgroup
unless otherwise specified.

Note that the four links play a different part in fixing a problem
such as yours. One may be the fix for you while another may be the
fix for someone else. The second link is still viable for XP. It
just depends on the exact problem.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..

Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able
to open
OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you
individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as
originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I
wouldn't mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for
XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that
I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page
to send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old
system. When
I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box
titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the
form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully
get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If
anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online
instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

Is MS Outlook also installed and do you use it for mail instead of OE?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

C. Roy Blye wrote:
Hi Bruce,

I followed the instructions in links 1 and 2 below and I'm now able to
open OE from a web link. Thanks very much for your help!

Note: Interestingly, when I tried to send this reply to you individually
(rather than "Reply Group"), I encountered the same problem as originally
stated. While this is not a big deal, if there is an easy fix, I wouldn't
mind knowing how to do it.

Comment: The instructions for link 2 below appear to be geared to a
pre-Windows XP version. You may wish to update the instructions for XP.

Thanks again for your help.
Roy


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
Make OE the default e-mail client:
http://www.oehelp.com/oedef.aspx

For links in e-mail:
http://www.oehelp.com/oelnk.aspx

And:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306098

If you have MS Outlook installed, also see:
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#13
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to
send e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old
system. When I click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a
dialog box titled "Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook"
appearing in the form field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get
past this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If
anyone could explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online
instructions) to open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy

"C. Roy Blye" wrote in message
. ..
Hello,

I recently got a new computer, and one of the many mysteries that I
haven't yet solved is this: When I click on a link on a web page to send
e-mail, my OE doesn't open as it always used to with my old system. When I
click on an e-mail link now, what happens is that a dialog box titled
"Choose Profile" opens, with "Microsoft Outlook" appearing in the form
field.

To make a long story short, I have not been able to successfully get past
this point so that I am able to open OE from a web link. If anyone could
explain how to set up my system (or direct me to online instructions) to
open OE from a web link, I'd appreciate it very much.

Thanks!
Roy


Messaging mail dialog on clicking the "Reply" link
Description of the Fixmapi.exe Tool Included with Internet Explorer 5
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/228457

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Please reply in newsgroup. Do NOT send email.