Configuring Outlook as the default mail client for MSN 2.5 (176452)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97

This article was previously published under Q176452

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: NOTE: The above Web link should be entered as one line in the browser command line. Go to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and look under E-mail for Microsoft Outlook 97.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/2/2005
Keywords:kbConfig kbhowto kbsetup KB176452