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The tag 'default client' on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to setting and managing default email clients in Windows. Users report error messages like 'no default mail client' or 'default email client not properly installed' when clicking email links in web browsers. Common scenarios include Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 systems where users prefer third-party clients such as Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, or Winmail over Microsoft Outlook or the built-in Mail app. Troubleshooting steps often involve adjusting browser settings or registry entries to associate mailto links with the desired program. The tag also touches on broader default client behavior, such as uTorrent failing to handle magnet links after being set as default.
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Upgrade

    Since upgrading to Windows 10 Version 1511, 10586 when I log online I keep getting the following message Microsoft Office Outlook Either there is no default mail client or the current cannot fulfil the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Outlook and set it as the default mail client. I...
    • arfursleep
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    • application settings default client email issues error message outlook upgrade user preferences version 1511 windows 10 windows live mail
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Changing default Mail App?

    Hi On my wife's computer in Windows 8.1 she uses Thunderbird as her mail client. But when she clicks on a mail link in on line in Chrome or IE it opens the Mail app instead of Thunderbird, and want's her to log into her Microsoft account. The mail app doesn't work with Comcast mail even if...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • chrome comcast default client email links internet explorer mail app thunderbird user preferences windows 8.1 windows issues
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Not saving user settings

    Hi Guys Hope u r fine am facing differnt problem regarding saving user setting.. e.g when I open explorer, its not maximised, i maximise it and close and reopen, again not maximised... 2nd if i change folder view, close explorer, reopen explorer, folder view is not saved what i selected at each...
    • itzAtlaf
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    • default client explorer folder view guidance help magnet links maximize shutdown issues technical preview utorrent windows 8.1
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 "Default E-mail client not properly installed" error message.

    Hi, Folks...I'm very new to computers (as I will soon prove!) so please bear with me. I have a Toshiba laptop, using Windows 7 (64bit) with IE9. I use Gmail and have installed their Notifier. When I attempt to use a webpage link to send an email or document, I get the error message, "default...
    • larryk
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    • default client email client error message gmail notifier help internet explorer options menu post box express toshiba troubleshooting user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Making Winmail my default mail client

    I copied Winmail from my old Vista installation onto my new Windows 7 installation. It works fine and for me, is much better than using Windows Live Mail. I don't want to get into a discussion about the pros and cons, but I would like some help if anyone can. When I click on mail links on the...
    • Inquisitor
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    • default client email configuration email links installation software issues user help windows 7 windows live mail windows vista winmail
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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