AHA....I think we are getting nearer....

There is NO "Mailto:" protocol in the 'Protocols section......


So how do I fix that then..?

(Many thanks for the Info sodar!!)

-------------------------
Steve


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> Go back to the Default Programs applet, but this time click on
> "Associate a file type or protocol..." When that screen finishes loading,
> scroll down to the bottom where all the protocol assignments are shown.
> Make sure the "MailTo" protocol is assigned to Windows Mail.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
>
>
> "Loony" <Loony@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2B837791-F60D-45DE-99C9-9ACA6054CB88@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks...
> >
> > Checked this setting... everything is showing correct....
> >
> > Still cant click an email adress "Link" to send mail... still responds with:-
> > "Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not
> > properly installed."
> >
> >
> >
> > Anybody got any other ideas
> > -------------------------
> > Steve
> >
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> Open the Default Programs applet, which you can access either from
> >> the Start menu or via the Control Panel, then click the first item:
> >> "Set your default programs."
> >> After a few seconds, a list of programs comes up. Click on "Windows
> >> Mail". If it doesn't respond with "This program has all its defaults"
> >> then fix it by clicking on the option indicated by the first green arrow.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
> >>
> >>
> >> "Loony" <Loony@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:33C42A38-21E8-4B10-8C6B-995A20E8AFD1@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I click on an Email link such as in the 'Contacts' folder....
> >> >
> >> > I get the mesage:-
> >> >
> >> > "Could not perform this operation because the default mail client is not
> >> > properly installed."
> >> >
> >> > So how do I Repair that then..???
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> > -------------------------
> >> > Steve
> >>
>