Keeping in mind that the tip may never work for Web e-mail or AOL, the client that is launched is determined by what is set in IE, Tools, Internet Options, the Programs tab, and what's in the E-mail box.
Again, this will not wotk with web based e-mail, AOL and many others. For a fix, you talk to AOL and the others.
Bob
I love the following tip I found on the Net, however, when I use it the Outlook Express mail window opens. What do I need to do so that my default Netscape E-mail Clients opens?
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Right-click your desktop and select New, Shortcut. Then type mailto: yourbuddy@hisISP.com in the Command line (Windows 98 and Me) or location field. Enter your pal's e-mail address after "mailto:". Click Next, give the shortcut a name, and place it in your Quick Launch toolbar. When you click it, your e-mail program will open a new message with your friend's address in the To: field.
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Thank you for any help.

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