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pampalm - 02 May 2006 03:07 GMT

I downloaded IE7 beta yesterday and I've noticed that any Internet links in
emails will not open in IE7. I have to copy/paste the link to my browser
window.

I use OUTLOOK and have never had a problem before.
Please advise solution.

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PA Bear - 02 May 2006 03:43 GMT

> I downloaded IE7 beta yesterday and I've noticed that any Internet links
> in emails will not open in IE7. I have to copy/paste the link to my
> browser window.
>
> I use OUTLOOK and have never had a problem before.
> Please advise solution.

You weren't using IE7 before. <wink>

[Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs >] Set Program Access and Defaults >
Browser: IE *must* be chosen here if you're running IE7 Beta 2 and want such
links to work.

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

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Steve C. - 02 May 2006 15:13 GMT

Your answer <wink> seems to imply that this result is intended. Any idea if
this will be a permanent "feature" of IE7, or will it be changed in the
future?

I am not sure if Microsoft is trying to protect me from myself (opening
insecure links in a non-MS browser), or try to force the use of IE7 for OE
users, or if this is a bug in the beta......?

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Steve C.

> > I downloaded IE7 beta yesterday and I've noticed that any Internet links
> > in emails will not open in IE7. I have to copy/paste the link to my
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> Browser: IE *must* be chosen here if you're running IE7 Beta 2 and want such
> links to work.

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PA Bear - 02 May 2006 20:42 GMT

I have no idea if we'll see the same behavior when IE7 is finally released,
Steve. (I don't think it'd be a good idea either.)

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> Your answer <wink> seems to imply that this result is intended. Any idea
> if this will be a permanent "feature" of IE7, or will it be changed in the
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> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

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PPT User - 21 Jul 2007 17:02 GMT

I just purchased a new computer already loaded with Vista Home Premium, and
Windows Internet Explorer. I cannot open a link from e-mal or saved links on
my desktop unless Explorer is already opened. My default program has been
set for IE as suggested below, but it does not make any change to how links
operate. Any suggestions?

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PA Bear - 21 Jul 2007 18:51 GMT

It's always best to begin a new thread about /your/ problem, to avoid
confusion.

1. You click on a link and an IE window doesn't even open:

http://www.oehelp.com/ielnk.aspx
[ignore references to OE]

2. Installing the latest Cumulative Patch for IE may solve the problem as a
side-affect. Check in at Windows Update.

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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

> I just purchased a new computer already loaded with Vista Home Premium,
> and
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> how
> links operate. Any suggestions?

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM - 22 Jul 2007 03:53 GMT

>I just purchased a new computer already loaded with Vista Home Premium, and
> Windows Internet Explorer. I cannot open a link from e-mal or saved links
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> links
> operate. Any suggestions?

Start | Default Programs
Make sure IE has all its defaults.

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

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Paul - 22 Jul 2007 15:02 GMT

OK, I thank two of you for your responces. I tried to follow both
suggestions without achieving the goal of being able to open Link short
cuts from e-mail or desktop link shortcuts without having to open IE first.

I stumbled upon the answer which is as follows;

Open Tools, then
Internet Options,
Security,
remove check mark from Enable Protect Mode

OK, now I can open links, but I also realize this may have lost some of
my protection and therefore, will leave things as they were.

Thanks again,

> >I just purchased a new computer already loaded with Vista Home Premium, and
> > Windows Internet Explorer. I cannot open a link from e-mal or saved links
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> Start | Default Programs
> Make sure IE has all its defaults.

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PA Bear - 23 Jul 2007 23:26 GMT

1. Re-enable Protected Mode.

2. Uninstall Norton AntiVirus.

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> OK, I thank two of you for your responces. I tried to follow both
> suggestions without achieving the goal of being able to open Link short
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>> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
>> Do not send mail.

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PPT User - 29 Jul 2007 14:10 GMT

Yes,I re-enabled Protect Mode,

I am not using Norton. I use
Windows Live OneCare

I have decided just to get use to opening IE first and let it sit in the
background. Then the links do open.

Thanks,

Paul

> 1. Re-enable Protected Mode.
>
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> >> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
> >> Do not send mail.

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