Guest Jon T Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. I am using Vista Mail. When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new email box. I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box with the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected as my default. It certainly is possible that there is something in: Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or Set program access and computer defaults" that I am missing. But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail Inbox just comes up. Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? Thanks, Jon
Guest Dyndrilliac Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Try going to "Associate a file type or protocol with a program" from "Default Programs" as accessed through the Start Menu, and scroll to the bottom. Ensure that the "MailTo" protocol is set to Windows Mail. "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message news:%23jP71S77IHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. > > My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. > > I am using Vista Mail. > > When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new > email box. > I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box > with the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not > happening. > > I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected as > my default. > It certainly is possible that there is something in: > Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or > Set program access and computer defaults" > that I am missing. > > But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail > Inbox just comes up. > > Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? > > Thanks, > > Jon > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ Jon T wrote: > This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. > > My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. > > I am using Vista Mail. > > When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new > email box. > I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box > with > the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. > > I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected as > my default. > It certainly is possible that there is something in: > Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or > Set program access and computer defaults" > that I am missing. > > But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail > Inbox just comes up. > > Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? > > Thanks, > > Jon
Guest Jon T Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail PA Bear, When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out and Sometimes, the Subject filled out. Jon "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? > -- > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net > DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > > Jon T wrote: >> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >> >> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >> >> I am using Vista Mail. >> >> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >> email box. >> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >> with >> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >> >> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >> as >> my default. >> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >> Set program access and computer defaults" >> that I am missing. >> >> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >> Inbox just comes up. >> >> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jon >
Guest Jon T Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Here is a link to a print screen of my protocol settings "from default programs" http://www.tempcosolutions.com/documents/protocol.jpg Here is a link to a print screen jpg from my start programs http://www.tempcosolutions.com/documents/startmenu.jpg Thanks, Jon "Dyndrilliac" <Dyndrilliac@gmail.com> wrote in message news:F0471F3F-6E6D-4591-A10E-00470705D46F@microsoft.com... > Try going to "Associate a file type or protocol with a program" from > "Default Programs" as accessed through the Start Menu, and scroll to the > bottom. Ensure that the "MailTo" protocol is set to Windows Mail. > > "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:%23jP71S77IHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >> >> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >> >> I am using Vista Mail. >> >> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >> email box. >> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >> with the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not >> happening. >> >> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >> as my default. >> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >> Set program access and computer defaults" >> that I am missing. >> >> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >> Inbox just comes up. >> >> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jon >> >> >
Guest Robert Aldwinckle Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... > PA Bear, > > When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! > What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out and > Sometimes, the Subject filled out. That suggests that the file type association for mailto is equivalent to a command line for just the program and not the proper one. E.g. it could be missing the /mailto:%1 operand. Tell us what you see from executing these two commands (in a cmd window): assoc mailto and ftype mailto HTH Robert Aldwinckle --- > > Jon > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> Jon T wrote: >>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>> >>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>> >>> I am using Vista Mail. >>> >>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>> email box. >>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box with >>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>> >>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected as >>> my default. >>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>> that I am missing. >>> >>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>> Inbox just comes up. >>> >>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jon >> >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Yes, I know, but you haven't answered my question. Jon T wrote: > When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! > What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out and > Sometimes, the Subject filled out. > >> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >> >>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>> >>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>> >>> I am using Vista Mail. >>> >>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>> email box. >>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>> with >>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>> >>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>> as >>> my default. >>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>> that I am missing. >>> >>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>> Inbox just comes up. >>> >>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jon
Guest Gary VanderMolen Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail It sometimes help to renew the associations. I believe this will rewrite the registry entries: Open the Default Programs applet, then click on "Set program access and computer defaults." Click Custom, and select Windows Mail. Click OK. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail) "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... > PA Bear, > > When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! > What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out and > Sometimes, the Subject filled out. > > Jon > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> Jon T wrote: >>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>> >>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>> >>> I am using Vista Mail. >>> >>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>> email box. >>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>> with >>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>> >>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>> as >>> my default. >>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>> that I am missing. >>> >>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>> Inbox just comes up. >>> >>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jon >> >
Guest Jon T Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail I have tried it with Windows Mail NOT running in the background. Then I opened Windows Mail and tried it again and it did the same thing. Brought up the Windowas Mail window and nothing more. Jon "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:Of3N8dM8IHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Yes, I know, but you haven't answered my question. > > Jon T wrote: >> When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! >> What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out >> and >> Sometimes, the Subject filled out. >> >>> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >>> >>>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>>> >>>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>>> >>>> I am using Vista Mail. >>>> >>>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>>> email box. >>>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>>> with >>>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>>> >>>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>>> as >>>> my default. >>>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>>> that I am missing. >>>> >>>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>>> Inbox just comes up. >>>> >>>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Jon >
Guest Jon T Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Good suggestion Gary, but I have tried that. Jon "Gary VanderMolen" <Gary@NoMail.invalid> wrote in message news:O7A%23ecN8IHA.1772@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... It sometimes help to renew the associations. I believe this will rewrite the registry entries: Open the Default Programs applet, then click on "Set program access and computer defaults." Click Custom, and select Windows Mail. Click OK. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail) "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... > PA Bear, > > When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! > What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out and > Sometimes, the Subject filled out. > > Jon > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >> -- >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >> >> Jon T wrote: >>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>> >>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>> >>> I am using Vista Mail. >>> >>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>> email box. >>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>> with >>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>> >>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>> as >>> my default. >>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>> that I am missing. >>> >>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>> Inbox just comes up. >>> >>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jon >> >
Guest Jon T Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Robert, this makes a lot of sense !! I wonder how I can get the %1 put in. Here is the answer to your questions. assoc mailto mailto=URL:Mail Protocol ftype mailto mailto="%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe:" /mailurl:"%1" Jon "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message news:uH6Bb8K8IHA.4532@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... >> PA Bear, >> >> When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! >> What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out >> and >> Sometimes, the Subject filled out. > > > That suggests that the file type association for mailto is equivalent > to a command line for just the program and not the proper one. > E.g. it could be missing the /mailto:%1 operand. > > Tell us what you see from executing these two commands (in a cmd window): > > assoc mailto > and > ftype mailto > > > HTH > > Robert Aldwinckle > --- > > >> >> Jon >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >>> -- >>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >>> >>> Jon T wrote: >>>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>>> >>>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>>> >>>> I am using Vista Mail. >>>> >>>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>>> email box. >>>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>>> with >>>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>>> >>>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>>> as >>>> my default. >>>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>>> that I am missing. >>>> >>>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>>> Inbox just comes up. >>>> >>>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Jon >>> >> > >
Guest Gary VanderMolen Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Interesting because my 'ftype mailto' has a few differences: mailto="C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe" /mailurl:%1 The fact that my path doesn't use the environmental variable %ProgramFiles% should make no difference, but notice the colon after your exe, and your quote marks around %1. I don't know if any of that makes any difference. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail) "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message news:l42dnY0Klb04BBPVnZ2dnUVZ_jWdnZ2d@comcast.com... > Robert, this makes a lot of sense !! > I wonder how I can get the %1 put in. > Here is the answer to your questions. > assoc mailto > mailto=URL:Mail Protocol > > ftype mailto > mailto="%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe:" /mailurl:"%1" > > Jon > > > "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message > news:uH6Bb8K8IHA.4532@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message >> news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... >>> PA Bear, >>> >>> When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! >>> What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out >>> and >>> Sometimes, the Subject filled out. >> >> >> That suggests that the file type association for mailto is equivalent >> to a command line for just the program and not the proper one. >> E.g. it could be missing the /mailto:%1 operand. >> >> Tell us what you see from executing these two commands (in a cmd window): >> >> assoc mailto >> and >> ftype mailto >> >> >> HTH >> >> Robert Aldwinckle >> --- >> >> >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >>>> -- >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >>>> >>>> Jon T wrote: >>>>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>>>> >>>>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>>>> >>>>> I am using Vista Mail. >>>>> >>>>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new >>>>> email box. >>>>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>>>> with >>>>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. >>>>> >>>>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected >>>>> as >>>>> my default. >>>>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>>>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>>>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>>>> that I am missing. >>>>> >>>>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail >>>>> Inbox just comes up. >>>>> >>>>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Jon >>>> >>> >> >> >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Thank you. Jon T wrote: > I have tried it with Windows Mail NOT running in the background. > > Then I opened Windows Mail and tried it again and it did the same thing. > Brought up the Windowas Mail window and nothing more. > > Jon > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:Of3N8dM8IHA.3696@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Yes, I know, but you haven't answered my question. >> >> Jon T wrote: >>> When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! >>> What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out >>> and >>> Sometimes, the Subject filled out. >>> >>>> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >>>> >>>>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>>>> >>>>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>>>> >>>>> I am using Vista Mail. >>>>> >>>>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a >>>>> new >>>>> email box. >>>>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box >>>>> with >>>>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not >>>>> happening. >>>>> >>>>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is >>>>> selected >>>>> as >>>>> my default. >>>>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>>>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>>>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>>>> that I am missing. >>>>> >>>>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), >>>>> Mail >>>>> Inbox just comes up. >>>>> >>>>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Jon
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Mail Seconded. Gary VanderMolen wrote: > Interesting because my 'ftype mailto' has a few differences: > > mailto="C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe" /mailurl:%1 > > The fact that my path doesn't use the environmental variable > %ProgramFiles% should make no difference, but notice the colon > after your exe, and your quote marks around %1. I don't know > if any of that makes any difference. > > > "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:l42dnY0Klb04BBPVnZ2dnUVZ_jWdnZ2d@comcast.com... >> Robert, this makes a lot of sense !! >> I wonder how I can get the %1 put in. >> Here is the answer to your questions. >> assoc mailto >> mailto=URL:Mail Protocol >> >> ftype mailto >> mailto="%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe:" /mailurl:"%1" >> >> Jon >> >> >> "Robert Aldwinckle" <robald@techemail.com> wrote in message >> news:uH6Bb8K8IHA.4532@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> "Jon T" <coolblues@comcast.net> wrote in message >>> news:n8CdnXkhoaGjExDVnZ2dnUVZWhednZ2d@comcast.com... >>>> PA Bear, >>>> >>>> When I click on the email link on the web, Windows Mail comes up !! >>>> What should occur is a New Message Box with the TO: already filled out >>>> and >>>> Sometimes, the Subject filled out. >>> >>> >>> That suggests that the file type association for mailto is equivalent >>> to a command line for just the program and not the proper one. >>> E.g. it could be missing the /mailto:%1 operand. >>> >>> Tell us what you see from executing these two commands (in a cmd >>> window): >>> >>> assoc mailto >>> and >>> ftype mailto >>> >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> Robert Aldwinckle >>> --- >>> >>> >>>> >>>> Jon >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:O99I8RE8IHA.3260@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> Is Windows Mail running in the background at the time or not? >>>>> -- >>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 >>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net >>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ >>>>> >>>>> Jon T wrote: >>>>>> This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. >>>>>> >>>>>> My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am using Vista Mail. >>>>>> >>>>>> When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a >>>>>> new >>>>>> email box. >>>>>> I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail >>>>>> box >>>>>> with >>>>>> the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not >>>>>> happening. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is >>>>>> selected >>>>>> as >>>>>> my default. >>>>>> It certainly is possible that there is something in: >>>>>> Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or >>>>>> Set program access and computer defaults" >>>>>> that I am missing. >>>>>> >>>>>> But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), >>>>>> Mail >>>>>> Inbox just comes up. >>>>>> >>>>>> Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> Jon
Guest Dave S. Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 RE: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Ma RE: Selection of mail link on web doesn't work with Windows (Vista) Ma This may or may not be helpful: Subject: vista ultimate 64-bit default programs and IE7 default email progr 10/9/2008 12:16 AM PST By: Dave S. In: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general "Jon T" wrote: > This situation occurs with both IE and Firefox. > > My OS is Vista Ultimate 64 bit, patch1. > > I am using Vista Mail. > > When I am on the Web and I select a e-mail link, I am not getting a new > email box. > I do have my Windows Mail Inbox come to the screen, but a New Mail box with > the address filled in, from the web site, as expected is not happening. > > I have been through "Set Default Programs" and Windows Mail is selected as > my default. > It certainly is possible that there is something in: > Associate a file type or protocol with a program" or > Set program access and computer defaults" > that I am missing. > > But, when I click on a Web Link to email, The Windows (or Vista), Mail > Inbox just comes up. > > Can you please help let me know what I am doing wrong ?? > > Thanks, > > Jon > > >
Recommended Posts