OL97: Configuring Outlook as the Default Mail Client for MSN 2.5

ID: Q176452

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

MSN, the Microsoft Network version 2.5 automatically configures Microsoft Outlook Express as the default e-mail client.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

RESOLUTION

You must install and configure the Internet Mail Enhancement Pack (IMEP) to use Microsoft Outlook 97 as your MSN e-mail client. Detailed instructions for downloading and configuring the IMEP can be found at the following MSN Web address:

http://memberservices.msn.com/us/default_help.asp

NOTE: The above Web link should be entered as one line in the browser command line. Go to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and look under E-mail for Microsoft Outlook 97.

Additional query words: ierelease

Keywords : CfgIM IntpBrows
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto kbinfo