Outlook Express default problems

Installing IE6 XP SP2 on New Dell. After install, the I.E. will not default
to Outlook as the mail handler. I went to " Internet Options-programs " The
Mail handler Tab is Blank and will not allow me to change to Outlook. Also in
Outlook I went to " Tools-Options-Make Outlook your Default mail Handler " I
clicked on tab but it goes directly back to "NOT Default " I also installed
Office 97 to have spell check in Outlook but when I try to use it I get an
error message saying there is a problem with spell check. These are all new
installs on New Machine. Any help would be appreciated.

could help:

control panel\add\remove program look at set program access and defaults,

or
make a restore point before trying:
19. Add Outlook Express as Default Client
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

did you update office 97 ?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/of...e/default.aspx



"Lizard King" wrote:

> Installing IE6 XP SP2 on New Dell. After install, the I.E. will not default
> to Outlook as the mail handler. I went to " Internet Options-programs " The
> Mail handler Tab is Blank and will not allow me to change to Outlook. Also in
> Outlook I went to " Tools-Options-Make Outlook your Default mail Handler " I
> clicked on tab but it goes directly back to "NOT Default " I also installed
> Office 97 to have spell check in Outlook but when I try to use it I get an
> error message saying there is a problem with spell check. These are all new
> installs on New Machine. Any help would be appreciated.

Jim. Good Ol' #19 DID THE TRICK ! One week of frustration in now behind me.
No I have not updated my Office 97 but will address that issue soon. THANK
YOU VERY VERY MUCH AND MERRY CHRISTMAS ! Lizard King

"jim riverman" wrote:

> could help:
>
> control panel\add\remove program look at set program access and defaults,
>
> or
> make a restore point before trying:
> 19. Add Outlook Express as Default Client
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> did you update office 97 ?
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/of...e/default.aspx
>
>
>
> "Lizard King" wrote:
>
> > Installing IE6 XP SP2 on New Dell. After install, the I.E. will not default
> > to Outlook as the mail handler. I went to " Internet Options-programs " The
> > Mail handler Tab is Blank and will not allow me to change to Outlook. Also in
> > Outlook I went to " Tools-Options-Make Outlook your Default mail Handler " I
> > clicked on tab but it goes directly back to "NOT Default " I also installed
> > Office 97 to have spell check in Outlook but when I try to use it I get an
> > error message saying there is a problem with spell check. These are all new
> > installs on New Machine. Any help would be appreciated.

Lizard King wrote:
> Installing IE6 XP SP2 on New Dell. After install, the I.E. will not
> default to Outlook as the mail handler. I went to " Internet
> Options-programs " The Mail handler Tab is Blank and will not allow
> me to change to Outlook. Also in Outlook I went to "
> Tools-Options-Make Outlook your Default mail Handler " I clicked on
> tab but it goes directly back to "NOT Default " I also installed
> Office 97 to have spell check in Outlook but when I try to use it I
> get an error message saying there is a problem with spell check.
> These are all new installs on New Machine. Any help would be
> appreciated.

I see that your problem is solved, but for future reference - Outlook
and Outlook Express are completely different programs. Please be
specific which you mean in the message of your body. You infer that you
want it to be Outlook (paid for program , part of the Office suite) as
against Outlook Express (free).
--
Kath Adams
MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE)