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How to enable links in OE?
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I have a Dell 4700 computer running Win XP Pro and use Outlook Express as my email program. Lately when I open an email with a blue link in it. Nothing happens when I click on the link. Anybody have any suggestions and/or recommendations on how to fix this problem?

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