cannot set outlook as default mail client

[mainr]

I cannot set Outlook as the default mail client. When I go
to setup a mail profile it opens the Internet Account mail
dialog box.
I have followed MS's articles to set Outlook as the
default client in IE 5.5 SP2, but still no change.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Robin

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

What version of Outlook?

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to the
Swen virus, all e-mails sent to my actual account will be deleted w/out
reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer
(e-mail address removed) <[email protected]> asked:

| I cannot set Outlook as the default mail client. When I go
| to setup a mail profile it opens the Internet Account mail
| dialog box.
| I have followed MS's articles to set Outlook as the
| default client in IE 5.5 SP2, but still no change.
| Any suggestions would be appreciated.
|
| Robin

 

[Sakkie Nell]

I have the exact same problem in Outlook 2000 (9.0.0.3821). Can you help me?

Sakkie

 

[Sakkie Nell]

I accidentally stumbled onto a solution, this might help someone: You need to remove outlook express from the computer using remove software on control panel. Then you open the internet explorer and specify outlook as the mail server there. This solved the problem for me.

Any questions, you can mail me at (e-mail address removed)

regards
Sakkie

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you remove Outlook Express, you will create more problems than you are
trying to solve.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. Due to
the SWEN virus, all mail sent to my personal account will be deleted
without reading.

After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer, Sakkie Nell asked:

| I accidentally stumbled onto a solution, this might help someone:
| You need to remove outlook express from the computer using remove
| software on control panel. Then you open the internet explorer and
| specify outlook as the mail server there. This solved the problem for
| me.
|
| Any questions, you can mail me at (e-mail address removed)
|
| regards
| Sakkie