OL97: Configuring Outlook as the Default Mail Client for MSN 2.5

ID: Q176452

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

MSN, the Microsoft Network version 2.5 automatically configures Microsoft Outlook Express as the default e-mail client.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

RESOLUTION

You must install and configure the Internet Mail Enhancement Pack (IMEP) to use Microsoft Outlook 97 as your MSN e-mail client. Detailed instructions for downloading and configuring the IMEP can be found at the following MSN Web address:

   http://memberservices.msn.com/supportandhelp/msnfaqs/faq/mail/Ol97/OL9702.htm

   NOTE: The above Web link should be entered as one line in the browser
         command line.

Additional query words: ierelease

Keywords          : CfgIM IntpBrows kbfaq
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto kbinfo

Last Reviewed: December 2, 1998