OL97: How to Make Outlook the Default E-mail Client (242872)

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SUMMARY

To make Outlook your default e-mail program, select it in the Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Start Internet Explorer.
For Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x, on the View menu, click Options.
For Internet Explorer 4.x, on the View menu, click Internet Options.
For Internet Explorer 5, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
On the Programs tab, in the Mail or E-mail list, click to select Microsoft Outlook as the default mail client, and click OK.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	7/31/2001
Keywords:	kbhowto kbusage KB242872