E-Mail Problem.

[stewey]

Whenever I click on an e-mail link on a web page I get the following message: "Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not properly installed". Could anyone please explain how I can remedy this situation? I am using XP, IE, and Outlook Express.

[ChuckFickens]

open IE, click tools > internet options, then click on the the programs tab and make sure outlook express is selected next to E-mail:

[stewey]

Hi, CF. Outlook Express is selected, but I still get that message.

[ChuckFickens]

OK, click start > run and type exactly the following into the run box (complete with quotes)

"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe" /reg

Hit enter, click OK when prompted and the rebott and try again.

[stewey]

CF, I typed what you posted and got a message saying "Windows could not find...." I left spaces between the words when I typed it; is that ok?

[Vagrant]

don't type it - cut and paste it

[stewey]

Thanks for your suggestions. I found the answer here:

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