I set Outlook Express as my default mail handler. However, when I try to
send mail from a contact us link on websites, either my computer freezes or I
get a message about improper installation. How do I force these websites to
use express?

You do have Vista?
OE doesn't work on Vista.
To get Windows Mail to send the email, set up your email account(s) in it.
Then, go to "Start" - "Default Programs" - "Set your default programs".
highlight "Windows Mail", then click on "Choose defaults for this program".
click on "Select all" to make sure the MAILTO is selected
click on "Save"


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Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
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"Mikey M" Mikey wrote in message
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I set Outlook Express as my default mail handler. However, when I try to
send mail from a contact us link on websites, either my computer freezes
or I
get a message about improper installation. How do I force these websites
to
use express?

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:28:00 -0700, Mikey M Mikey
wrote:

I set Outlook Express as my default mail handler.


That's a very confusing statement. You're posting to a Windows Vista
newsgroup (microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_mainte nance) and
Windows Vista doesn't include Outlook Express, which has been replaced
by Windows Mail.

Either repost to the proper newsgroup, if are not a Vista user, or
clarify what program you're talking about.



However, when I try to
send mail from a contact us link on websites, either my computer freezes or I
get a message about improper installation. How do I force these websites to
use express?

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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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