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by vinette

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Hi
On the tool bar is the envelop icon, this is supposed to open into Outlook Express for e-mailing page or site link.

When I click on the icon it goes to msn passport net sign-up. when I click on ok, it takes me to a page that advertizes hotmail for 19.95 a month

how do i get the envelop icon to take me to outlook express so i can e-mail links or pages???

i have windows xp, pent4 cpu 2.0 mhz.
vinette

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by gigelul

Hi,
If you right click on these icons and chose properties, in target field you must have:
For Outlook Express - "%SystemDrive%\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe"
For Internet Explorer - "E:\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE"
When you launch IE you can have other default page that MSN. In Internet options you can change it.
And of course you must have an account from a ISP to access the Internet.

by saihib

First off, delete the shortcut off of your Quick Launch toolbar. Then, go to Start/Programs/Outlook Express. Hover you mouse over the Outlook Express shortcut, hold down your right mouse button and drag and drop it onto the Quick Launch toolbar. Select, Copy Here It's that simple.

by vinette

NOT ON QUICK LAUNCH BAR ON UPPER TOOL BAR ALONG WITH FAVORITES, SEARCH, HISTORY ETC.

by gigelul

Did you checked as in my previous answer - Internet options?
Here, in Programs you can set the defaults programs which will be use with IE.

by jmarraffino

To clarify Florinel's answer a bit...
In Internet Explorer click on "Tools" then "Internet Options". In the Internet Options box, click the "Programs" tab. Beside the "E mail:" line, click the dropdown arrow and select "Outlook Express". Then click"OK". That should change the link target for you.
Best of luck.
John

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