Links in Outlook E-mail

[Vickie W]

I recently purchased a new computer with Windows 7 installed. I have
installed my Office Professional Plus 2007 Suite.

I can send and receive e-mail just fine. However, if I try to use any link
in any e-mail that I receive, I have a problem. Originally, I was getting an
error message that told me the file extension was unknown and I was given an
option to search for a program. The program would be internet explorer.
This would then add a specific file association for that one link in my
default programs.

I have spent hours on the phone with the computer manufacturer (I can't talk
with Microsoft becuase Windows 7 was on the computer when I bought it) and
hours trying to figure this out myself. I added Google Chrome as a browser
and now when I click on a link I automatically get an option to select either
Chrome of IE to open the link.

This is driving me crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Peter Foldes]

This is a problem with IE, its not an Outlook error. You need to reset your
internet settings in IE's Tools, Internet Options, Advanced tab. (Or Control
panel, Internet options, Advanced tab).
See http://www.slipstick.com/problems/link_restrict.htm for the latest
information.