Re: The usual "no default mail client" error message - please help

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:37:01 AM, and on a
whim, Geppetto pounded out on the keyboard:

> I have the usual problem:
>
> "Either there is no default mail client or the current mail client cannot
> fulfill the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the
> default mail client."
>
> Outlook was set as the default, both in Outlook, and Explorer. I also tried
> to "delete the registry key", then used the "detect and repair" through
> Outlook. After it asked for my Office 2003 Basic disc, it runs then pops up
> the error 1311, file not found.
>
> What gives?
>
> I am using XP svc pack 3, running Office 2003 Basic using Outlook 2003.
>
> I do not have a problem sending/receiving email, but it has been a thorn in
> my side not being able to send a link or page by email other than cut/paste
> into the message.
>
>
> Can you help?

Hi Geppetto,

Have you tried Set Program Access & Defaults?

Terry R.
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Terry,
Yes, but the problem still exists....
Thanks for your reply

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