OLEXP: Hyperlinks in Outlook Express may not be active (260238)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Outlook Express 5.01 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Outlook Express 5.01 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q260238 For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express SYMPTOMS
When you create a new e-mail message in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format and click a hyperlink in the message, the link may not be active, and may not start a browser program or other appropriate program.
CAUSE
This issue can occur because links and Web addresses do not become active until the e-mail is sent or placed in Drafts folder.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/6/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB260238 |
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