Solved Default e-mail programme - no options

MissSherlock

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Hi All:

In the past if I clicked on an e-mail address it would automatically take me to my hotmail account. Since I switched to Windows 7 and a recent upgrade to IE9, my system can't find my MSN hotmail account. Nor is it available under Device Programs.

This is the error message received:

"There is no e-mail program associated to perform the requested action. Please install an e-mail program, or if one is already isntalled, create an assocation in the Device Programs Control panel."

How do I fix this problem.

Thanks, MS
 

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There is a wonderful program GmailDefaultMaker - Download: GmailDefaultMaker 2.0.1.4

Despite it's name it works not only for Gmail, BUT also for Hotmail, Yahoo, Aol and custom email providers too.

When you install it, it will ask which website you want to select for MAILTO protocol in Internet Explorer.
Also, when you will click on the email link first time it will show you a window, (check attached screenshots) where you need to tick the option DO NOT SHOW again and click Allow.
 

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Windows 8.1 ; Windows 7 x86 (Dec2008-Jan2013)
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Hi neutron:

Many thanks for the fix.

MS
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus CM-6870
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-3770, CPU @ 3.4 GHz
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
16 GB RM (4 cores)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630,
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio standard
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE248Q
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 TB
PSU
300W
Case
Asus
Cooling
Smart Cooling System and Q-Fan
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless
Mouse
Microsoft Laser 3500 Wireless
Internet Speed
25 mbps or greater
Antivirus
Bitdefender Total Security 2018
Browser
Firefox/Chrome/IE
Other Info
Firewall - Bitdefender 2018
Printer: HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus (wireless)
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