Make hotmail default vista

Best regards. In reply to A. User's post on September 8, I want to make the web-based outlook. I'm not clear if this function already exists or maybe I just haven't found it.

Maybe setting this default is a function of the web browser eg gmail can be set as default mail handler via Chrome and not the operating system? In reply to ChiangMaiFan's post on September 8, Hi, It is not possible to do that because Outlook.

User's post on September 16, Web-based Gmail is currently my default email client in Windows 8. It opens whenever I click on an email address. I would prefer web-based Outlook. In reply to JockBremner's post on November 1, While Microsoft support above states "it is not possible to do that" Gmail already has a service to make web-based Gmail your default email application. See here:. Camille T. In reply to Ma. Select Tools Internet Options from the menu.

In IE 7, hold down the Alt key to access the menu. Register Hotmail with Default Programs tool: I would assume this tool will work with Windows 7 as well. Looks like this tool only works with Vista.

I belive if you install Windows Live Mail it will give you options for hotmail as default. Thanks, I did try the reg program, it will nto work for windows 7, I also tried changing the default program like you suggested, but neither mailto or any other mail protocol is listed there, unless I'm unaware of an extension it would use. We've designed Outlook. Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, or events. See details about contacts when you hover over their name.

Prioritize your tasks with Microsoft To Do. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Original Title: program defaults how do i set my default email to hotmail, so when i click on a email address, it opens up hotmail, not my microsoft outlook window.

Thanks, Craig.