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Old February 7th 07, 02:25 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook
-={Mikey}=-
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Default Can't use links

Every time I try to click a link I get an error message "general failure.
the url was: "http....etc

Any idea what's going on? I can't even enable instant search or click any
links in my email. Always get the same error message (obviously with
different url info). I welcome your suggestions and thanks in advance. I
just recently upgraded from office 2003 and 2007 is awesome!
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Old February 7th 07, 02:42 AM posted to microsoft.public.outlook
Hal Hostetler [MVP P/I]
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Default Can't use links

This appears to be a default browser problem. In the two cases I found by
searching, the problem was solved by setting IE to be the default browser;
in one case by using "Set Program access and Defaults", and the other using
the "Programs" tab in "Internet Options":

http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/...8545&SiteID=17
Cannot start processing services! - TechNet Forums
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...m/510001932831
Outlook 2007 - can't click on any links

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Every time I try to click a link I get an error message "general failure.
the url was: "http....etc

Any idea what's going on? I can't even enable instant search or click any
links in my email. Always get the same error message (obviously with
different url info). I welcome your suggestions and thanks in advance. I
just recently upgraded from office 2003 and 2007 is awesome!



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Old May 9th 07, 03:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.outlook
Waleed
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Default Can't use links

i have the same problem as Mikey.

"-={Mikey}=-" wrote:

Every time I try to click a link I get an error message "general failure.
the url was: "http....etc

Any idea what's going on? I can't even enable instant search or click any
links in my email. Always get the same error message (obviously with
different url info). I welcome your suggestions and thanks in advance. I
just recently upgraded from office 2003 and 2007 is awesome!

 




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