Can't set Outlook as default mail client in certain situations

[Lesley]

HI,
Everywhere I've checked on my computer the default e-mail program is listed
as Outlook 2003.
The default e-mail in Internet Explorer is Outlook. The URL:MailTo Protocol
in Folder Options/File Types is Outlook. However when I use the "send to,
mail recipient" feature, or Choose "e-mail this file" in File and Folder
tasks in My Computer it automatically goes to Outlook Express. Mail To
Hyperlinks use Outlook.

Operating system is XP Home SP2 - updated regularly.
Outlook Version is 2003 SP1 (part of office pro 2003)

Does anyone know what the problem may be.?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Lesley

 

[Hal Hostetler [MVP S/U]]

Try starting Outlook with the /CheckClient command line switch.

OL2000: Additional Command-Line Switches
(/CheckClient - Prompt for default manager of e-mail, news, and contacts)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=197180

Hal
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