DOCUMENT:Q302788  25-JUN-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :Setting MSN Explorer As Default E-mail Program May Cause Issues
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::6.1
OPER/SYS:
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The information in this article applies to:

 - The Microsoft Network version 6.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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Setting MSN Explorer as the default e-mail program may cause issues when you
attempt to use other e-mail clients (such as Microsoft Outlook). These issues
may include difficulties with opening attachments or assigning tasks.

CAUSE
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This is a known issue.

RESOLUTION
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Designate the e-mail client you are attempting to use as the default e-mail
program for the computer . This will not affect your ability to use the e-mail
functions in MSN Explorer.

To set an e-mail client as default

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Internet Options icon (for Window Millennium and Windows
   2000, you may have to click the Display all Control Panel options link in the
   to see this icon).

3. At the top of the Internet Options window, click the Programs tab.

4. In the box next to E-mail, select the e-mail client that you would like to
   set as the default.

5. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the window, and then click OK.

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN610 kbMSNExplorer
Version           : :6.1
Issue type        : kbprb

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