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Comment from Mary on 2008-11-11

2008-11-11T12:42:17Z

I must have gmail notifier. I get notified. I must have gmail chat. I chat and I reinstalled it. I still get Outlook when I click Craig's List email links. What gives?

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Comment from Fred Shooshani on 2008-11-09

2008-11-09T08:11:14Z

If you guys install the Yahoo toolbar, you will be shown an option to have Yahoo mail as your default Internet E-mail and then if you don't like the toolbar you can remove that form add or remove programs,but you will not lose Yahoo mail as your default Internet E-mail because it will be there as a separate program.

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Comment from Fred Shooshani on 2008-11-07

2008-11-07T20:15:15Z

Hi Leo,
I installed yahoo IM recently but still Yahoo mail is not an option that I can choose as my default email program in internet options > programs?
Can you help?

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Comment from Ro on 2008-11-05

2008-11-05T13:27:00Z

I just got a new computer - Windows Vista and downloaded Yahoo Messenger and toolbar after uninstalling Windows MSN toolbar. But I cannot get Yahoo mail to pick up when I click on a link on the web like I used to when I had Windows XP.

Any ideas on how to do this?

Thanks,
Ro

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Comment from kathy on 2008-11-02

2008-11-03T02:13:03Z

you gave info on how to changr the default e-mail but that doesnt work with windows vista please help as i want my google e-mail to be my default back please

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Comment from FPiehl on 2008-10-26

2008-10-26T17:58:58Z

Leo,

Your article describes how to change the "mailto:" in IE 6. How about IE7? In IE7, the only default is Windows Mail. I would like to change it to hotmail. This worked quite nicely for me in IE6.

Thanks!

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Comment from Mike Dennison on 2008-10-16

2008-10-16T14:46:20Z

I would like to know how to setup "mailto" using googlemail (not gmail)
Cheers
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Comment from Dave Trujillo/trujda@yahoo.com on 2008-10-10

2008-10-11T04:22:27Z

Yahoo has made a few changes with there default mail. To us this feature go to http://toolbar.yahoo.com/ie and download their tool bar. Upon downloading it you need to be sure to check that option before finishing the process.

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Comment from Tanya on 2008-10-08

2008-10-09T04:06:18Z

I use Mozilla and Yahoo email. I am trying to get my mail to default to Yahoo. I have uninstalled/installed messenger several times and still do not get the option for Yahoo Mail as default. Please advise.Thanks

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Comment from Estella on 2008-09-29

2008-09-29T22:21:31Z

hey Leo I'm trying to do every step u tell me but when I get to the program tab all it sows me is msn exploer outlook mail and windows live mail, I do have install windows messenger, please help me what can I do?

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Comment from jeffrey johnson on 2008-08-24

2008-08-25T04:07:05Z

The page does not sow a drop down on e-mails. I go to programs and it only shows default as internet explorer. can you assist as the tools does not show what you are showing.

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Comment from John Rogus on 2008-08-07

2008-08-07T15:12:33Z

I am currently running Gmail Notifier, so I am all set with mailto: in my browser (Firefox). Now the question is how I can accomplish the same thing in Microsoft Word. In Word, I often use File - Send As (Attachment). No matter what I try, this still fires up Outlook. To make things worse, it also seems to make mailto: in Firefox revert back to Outlook.

Anyone have an idea how to fix this?

Thanks.

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Comment from J.W. Stottlemyre on 2008-08-06

2008-08-07T02:29:25Z

Leo,
Have a laptop, had to install new hard drive and reload everything. Since installing XP updates, I've installed and uninstalled Yahoo IM and tool bar 4 times and still no Yahoo mail as an option in default mail programs. Did have it, this all happened 7/20/08. Can you please help? Thank you.

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Comment from Daljaxon on 2008-08-01

2008-08-02T02:18:17Z

I had problems in getting gmail to be my default mail client. I had gmail notifier already installed and when I went into the options, there was already a check mark on "Use Gmail for Internet Mailto." After trial and error, I finally reistalled the notifier, checked the appropriat boxes as listed above, and then Gmail was my default email client.
To make a long story short, I had to reinstall the notifier to get Gmail as my default.

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Comment from Luke Jennings on 2008-06-10

2008-06-10T15:39:24Z

I did the above, changed the default mail client to Outlook Express, but when I apply and click an e-mail link in Internet Explorer, I find my default mail client has changed BACK to hotmail. This is driving me nuts, can anyone help please?

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Comment from DaddyWarbucks on 2008-06-06

2008-06-07T05:47:09Z

Leo, I think what everyone here is asking you is, where on the computer (registry, dll's, etc;) do you go (C:\windows\thatfile\thatplace\tofix.it_)to to edit the email section in your example at the top of this page. When you find out, send me that information, If I find it, I'll send it to you. Thanks. Mr. A Collins. (i.e. DaddyWarbucks)

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Comment from JD on 2008-05-15

2008-05-15T07:57:21Z

Ive done everything that Im supposed to and whenever I click on something to send an email I get an error. Its a RUNDLL error. it says: Error loading C:\PROGRA~1\YAHOO!\COMMON\YMMAPI.DLL A device attached to the system is not functioning.

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Comment from Rob on 2008-04-26

2008-04-27T05:33:01Z

What about in XP when you click on an image and select "Send to -> Mail recipient"? GMail Notifier doesn't help here. Windows still wants to use Outlook.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-04-20

2008-04-20T19:26:34Z

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I'll write a full article on it sometime, but in short for
Vista go to:

- - Control Panel
- - Default Programs
- - Set your default programs
- - Click on the program you want for email on the left
- - Click on "Set this program as default" or,
- - Click on "Choose defaults for this program" if you want
more granular control.

Leo

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Comment from Mike on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T19:59:14Z

Ive read the article twice, cannot see that it applies in Vista?

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Comment from Mike on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T19:56:26Z

Nothing like this in Vista, Leo. I still don't how to make Windows Mail show as the default mail handler, when on a website, while wanting to send the site or something in it. Only Gmail and Blogger show when I click on SEND TO.
Mike

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Comment from Kim Broome on 2008-03-20

2008-03-20T13:39:19Z

Leo: thank you so much. I did the intenet tools and program options like you said, and found my email program there (Incredimail) and that fixed the problem Still wondering why this all happened to begin with. Anyway, I am glad you that you are taking the time to help out.
Kim

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Comment from Buster Gates on 2008-03-09

2008-03-09T23:00:20Z

Greeings: I'm still operating under Win98SE. When I try to send POP3 mail I get following error message that says "Cannot send mail. No mail program is set up to send mail using internet shortcuts." Problem began when I foolishly tried to install Office 97 Outlook Exchange software which I think hosed my registry for Outlook Express as well. When I tried to fix it by opening "Internet Options > Programs > Email" there's no more email client programs even listed there any more to even select from. It's all blank. How do I fix OE6 when no default programs are even listed anymore? I tried following the OE6 regedits for XP but they do not correspond to the layout of my Win98SE registry anymore either. Do you have a regedit fixes for OE6 under Win98SE? Or better yet a fix other than a regedit? I used to be able to click on email links to open and send POP3 mail flawlessly without actually opening the rest of OE6. Now everything just stalls, sits there, launches countless windows, exhausts memory and freezes. SURPRIZE! I hope this isn't a sign of virus. I sort of doubt it. HELLLLLP. On top of it all, I can hardly find any more forums that support Win98SE and OE6 applications anymore either! PS: Do you think the registry repair software packages that abound actually fix this sort of problem? I know they clean up the registry but repairs are something else. I know Win98SE is ancient, useless and buggy but until the whole thing crashes and burns, I'm sticking with it. PS: I also just added an ancient bridge type DSL modem that requires a seperate PPPoP software adapter, which I hope doesn't have a history of hosing Win98SE and Outlook Express either. Thank you.

-Buster-

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Comment from Joel Books on 2008-02-28

2008-02-28T20:01:46Z

I did what you said for gmail notifier and also did the same thing for g-mail talk - checked the box on both of these programs and g-mail still is not my default e-mial program for mailto:

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Comment from Kyle Hoffman on 2008-02-05

2008-02-05T22:12:21Z

I don't know if this has really been cleared up or not for people but if you don't see your email program in the drop down list for IE just re-install that program again. After re-installing you should now notice that program in the list to choose from in IE. I can't say this is the fix for Vista or not but I do know this will work for XP.

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Comment from Jon G on 2007-12-23

2007-12-23T18:13:20Z

Anyway to get hotmail into the list?

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Comment from Mary Maday on 2007-12-08

2007-12-08T19:04:55Z

This may be a stupid question, but I havent gotten into all the computer facts yet, if I decide to change my default mail to Outlook will this effect my comcast acct in anyway? Also will it affect anyone else's account in my family. I am not the main person on the account?? I am trying to find a job and it is very annoying to have to go back to my e-mail address to respond to these jobs when they have outlook. I would rather just be able to do it as I see it on there website. I have tried to get my family to answer my question, but they are very impatient with me and dont know why I dont get it!!

Thanks,

Mary Maday
mom2nice@comcast.net

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Comment from Mathew Paust on 2007-12-04

2007-12-04T13:51:57Z

Can I install Lycos as my default program?

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Comment from J Halb1 on 2007-11-29

2007-11-29T15:35:45Z

Comcast does not show up in internet email providers . how can i enable default email

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Comment from gary on 2007-11-05

2007-11-05T20:23:00Z

i know how to change it but there is nothing in the dropdown to select so now what do i do

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-11-03

2007-11-03T17:05:10Z

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Sure, just configure the email program of your choice to use comcast, and then
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Comment from Tom Vellone on 2007-11-01

2007-11-02T03:44:36Z

I am using comcast and would like that to be my default email. is there a way for me to do this without using outlook.

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Comment from Manon Dion on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T14:01:31Z

For Vista, to change the mailto (I use thunderbird, not outlook) go to Internet Explorer - Tools - Internet Options - Programs tab - Internet Programs - click 'set programs' - click 'associate a file type or protocal...' - find 'mailto' under name, change to whatever email client you are using.
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Comment from Ed Barrette on 2007-09-29

2007-09-29T14:19:08Z

Sorry the answer you gave for Yahoo does not work under Vista... even confirmed in emails to me from Yahoo... and in other newsletters. I have emailed you a couple of things on this subject, knowing you were writing this article.

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Comment from Isabella Tatiana von Hoffmann on 2007-09-22

2007-09-23T01:16:41Z

That was the very best "how to" I've finally found.Even totalamente Computer Moron like me got the Idea from these Answers.If I may just ask,-how I can manage the default Mail with Vista?My Question probably should be,how I can manage the Vista,and IE-7 beta?Playing with an Internet is no more Pleasure,I cannot get Access even to my own Yahoo! Adult Groups,don't mansion whatever slightly close to Erotica's Web Sites...Please,enlighten me with some bright Idea what can be done?

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Comment from climbingcucumber on 2007-08-30

2007-08-31T02:46:33Z

Thanks!!!!

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Comment from Jim Harker on 2007-08-22

2007-08-23T05:30:45Z

when i click a mailto: internet explorer opens like 100 blank windows. i have vista and i want microsoft mail to be my default mail, but everything i try doesn't seem to work... help! i have gone into set programs and defaults, and i think i got microsoft mail set up as my default. so when i click a mailto: it doesn't do anything now... at least it doesn't open a slew of windows. any suggestions?

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Comment from Janet on 2007-08-11

2007-08-11T15:47:23Z

Leo, I tried to make Yahoo Mail my e-mail account as you directed us to do...the comp I have XP on everythig worked successfully ...my comp I have ME on I could not get Yahoo mail to be one of my choices to select..even after installing Yahoo Messenger..What do you suggest?

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Comment from Joehan on 2007-08-02

2007-08-02T11:52:09Z

Same as many of the others. i only use hotmail, and i only use firefox. dont want a mailto link in firefox to open up IE as it does now. pleeease, its so annoying

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Comment from John on 2007-07-16

2007-07-16T23:30:36Z

Hotmail is not in my drop down list within tools. How do I put it in?. Can I insert it with regedit or something or rather?

Thanks buddy...

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Comment from Tom on 2007-07-13

2007-07-13T22:50:10Z

I've tried all of the things mentioned above and nothing works. My computer had Lotus Notes installed before Outlook. In now use Outlook exclusively and it is my default e-mail program (for example if I click on "send-us a message" on a web page Outlook pops up), but for "e-mail this file" Notes would still pop-up. I unistalled Notes and now nothing happens when I click e-mail this file. Help!

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Comment from Neil on 2007-07-01

2007-07-01T23:37:22Z

I find it convenient to type "mailto:" into my Start>Run field, when I want to write a quick email. On this computer, it opens a blank Outlook email form.

I installed google-talk last night, and suddenly, when I do "mailto:", it opens a stupid Google web-email page.

I followed Leo's advice, and checked Internet Options. [Microsoft] Outlook was still selected as the default. (!) I changed it to something else, and then changed it back to Outlook. (There is no "Apply" button to become active to acknowledge I've changed the configuration.) Clicked all the OK buttons.

Now, Outlook opens again when I hit mailto:, the way I like it.

Used to love Google...

It's WinXP pro. First, I went into Control Panel > Folder Options > File Types, and looked around for mailto:. I think that worked for me in Win98, but no joy with WinXP. Maybe it's in the list, but I couldn't find it, but Leo's method was sufficient, thanks.

-Neil-

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Comment from Steve on 2007-06-25

2007-06-25T22:04:25Z

I use Outlook for email but it won't open Outlook when I click the mailto button on a website. It will open Outlook Express/Thunderbird or even Hotmail, but even though I have selected Outlook as the program to use, it will not launch Outlook.. otherwise Outlook works just fine.. Any clues ?

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Comment from Nelson on 2007-06-05

2007-06-06T04:51:07Z

How do I change my default email to Hotmail if I'm using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer?

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Comment from Jeff Smith on 2007-06-05

2007-06-05T19:57:18Z

thanks!

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Comment from andever on 2007-03-28

2007-03-29T05:44:09Z

THIS IS THE GREATEST. It was really bugging me to have outlook as my default, since I don't use it, and in fact it won't start properly, so clicking on an email link caused annoying things to happen. THIS IS REALLY APPRECIATED.

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Comment from Cathy on 2007-03-10

2007-03-11T03:44:06Z

I followed your instructions and installed gmail notifier. I'm still unable to change the default email and really need to be able to change it. Please help.

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Comment from marco on 2007-01-21

2007-01-21T11:05:25Z

hi leo - i've got firefox 2.0 and the send link command doesn't work at all- and send page command only gives a choice of gmail or blogger =but i want to use hotmail for both functions!!!cheers - marco

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Comment from Tom Rodgers on 2007-01-19

2007-01-19T22:19:13Z

I've followed the above instructions..but when I highlight a file eg photo and use the file and folders tasks to email this file , nothing happens...on my old PC it automatically attached file to a message on my yahoomail...How can I fix it so this happens?

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Comment from eric on 2007-01-17

2007-01-17T08:39:46Z

how can i change the defaults in programs in internet properties, like e-mail, news group etc...

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Comment from sunny on 2006-12-03

2006-12-04T06:19:31Z

Re: Posted by: Larry at October 25, 2006 02:02 PM

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/defaultmail.htm

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Comment from Shadi Hammad on 2006-12-01

2006-12-02T03:10:03Z

i want aol mail as my default, i downloaded aim but it still wont show up. what should i do?

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Comment from Andy Stronge on 2006-11-13

2006-11-13T09:55:51Z

Hi Leo,

When I insert a DVD disc containing data files into the disc drive on my laptop I can only view the files (Word & Excel files) in either MS Word or MS Excel, I can't view the files or even the drive itself in Windows Explorer. When I open Windows Explorer the C: drive and F: drive (external hard drive) are visible but not the D: drive (CD/DVD drive). How can I view the CD/DVD drive in Windows Explorer?

Thanks,

Andy.

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Comment from Andy Stronge on 2006-11-13

2006-11-13T08:56:14Z

Hi Leo,

Similar to the question from John MacKenzie query on October 21, 2006 06:05 PM I have followed the above instructions on installing Gmail Notifier to make Gmail the default email handler but the system still insists on using Hotmail. I have restarted the system several times but there is no change. I have Windows XP. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Andy

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Comment from Christopher Hughes on 2006-11-03

2006-11-04T05:22:53Z

I have the same question as "Anne at October 17, 2006 07:35 AM". I want my default email client to be Hotmail in Firefox, instead of the Hotmail in IE that windows insists I use.

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Comment from chris on 2006-11-01

2006-11-01T16:33:52Z

i have changed the default to outlook express and uninstalled outlook, but the outlook option only appears, this happens when clicking on a mail address in a word doc or access database link. Any help fully appreciated.

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Comment from M. on 2006-10-25

2006-10-26T00:48:23Z

I did use outlook but now like to use comcast is there a way to make this my default mail? I read your post and do not know if comcast has something I can download. Would it be ok to remove outlook from my computer I have XP.
Thanks,
M.

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Comment from Larry on 2006-10-25

2006-10-25T21:02:05Z

Nice explanation, but what about two different users on the same computer with seperate desktops and accounts?

Example:

When I'm logged on, I would like to have Outlook Express as the default email program, while my wife would like to have Yahoo email as the default email, when she's logged on the same computer

When the default is selected in IE ,Tools, Internet Options, Programs , Email ....the default email is changed for ALL users.

I hope someone knows if it's possible to have each user have their own default email.

Thanks

Larry

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Comment from John MacKenzie on 2006-10-21

2006-10-22T01:05:22Z

Hi leo,
I have followed the above instructions wrt installing Gmail as the default email handler but the system still insists on using Thunderbird. I have restarted the system several times but there is no change. Any suggestions ??
Thanks

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Comment from Anne on 2006-10-17

2006-10-17T14:35:07Z

Great article! Somebody asked how to do this for Firefox, and my question is related. I am using Firefox for my Internet browser. When I use a mailto: in an Internet site, it actually fires up Explorer instead of using the Firefox browser. How can I change that?

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Comment from Jean K on 2006-10-14

2006-10-14T17:23:16Z

Hi Leo,
What a wonderful surprise to get an explication/answer to a question I've been wanting to ask for ages, but never quite managed to find the words to explain the problem!
Thanks to the "questioner" and for your easily understandable solution.
Have a nice day.
Jean

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Comment from Ravi on 2006-10-14

2006-10-14T14:35:31Z

how can you do this for mozilla firefox?

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