Windows 7 E Mail problem

Set Default Email Program:​

1. Open Default Programs:
   • Click on the Start button and then select "Control Panel."
   • In the Control Panel, click on "Programs" and then select "Default Programs."
   []Set your Email Program:
   • Inside Default Programs, click on "Set your default programs."
   • Choose your preferred email program from the list (like Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.).
   • Click on "Set this program as default" on the right side.
   []Associate Email Links:
   • If your email program is not listed, you can choose "Associate a file type or protocol with a program."
   • Look for protocols like "mailto" and associate them with your email program.
2. Testing:
   • After making these changes, try clicking on an email link on a website to see if it opens your email program correctly.

     Additional Steps:​

   • Browser Settings:
   • Ensure that your IE settings are not blocking the email link from opening your default program.

• Anti-Virus and Firewall:
  • Sometimes, security software can interfere with default program settings. Check your antivirus or firewall settings. If after following these steps the issue persists, you may need to check your browser settings or consider other default email programs. Let me know if you need further assistance!