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| | | Guest |  |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject: Changing default email program |  |
I have been using Eudora for email for a long time. I intend to keep using it. I just installed Thunderbird to see what it does. During installation it asked me if I wanted to set Thunderbird as the default email program, but I did not understand what it was asking until too late. Now Thunderbird is the default. I DO NOT want TB to be the default, I still want Eudora to be the default.
The older version of Eudora I use does not have this setting, so I am not sure how to get back Eudora as the default email software.
Where is this setting located? If it's in the registry, I can change it with regedit, but I just dont know where this setting is located.
Thanks for the help. LM |
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] |  |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs | E-mail -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin LINK DTS-L LINK
letterman@invalid.com wrote:
| Quote: | I have been using Eudora for email for a long time. I intend to keep using it. I just installed Thunderbird to see what it does. During installation it asked me if I wanted to set Thunderbird as the default email program, but I did not understand what it was asking until too late. Now Thunderbird is the default. I DO NOT want TB to be the default, I still want Eudora to be the default.
The older version of Eudora I use does not have this setting, so I am not sure how to get back Eudora as the default email software.
Where is this setting located? If it's in the registry, I can change it with regedit, but I just dont know where this setting is located.
Thanks for the help. LM |
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| | | John Dulak |  |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
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letterman@invalid.com wrote:
| Quote: | I have been using Eudora for email for a long time. I intend to keep using it. I just installed Thunderbird to see what it does. During installation it asked me if I wanted to set Thunderbird as the default email program, but I did not understand what it was asking until too late. Now Thunderbird is the default. I DO NOT want TB to be the default, I still want Eudora to be the default.
The older version of Eudora I use does not have this setting, so I am not sure how to get back Eudora as the default email software.
Where is this setting located? If it's in the registry, I can change it with regedit, but I just dont know where this setting is located.
Thanks for the help. LM
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LM:
Be sure to turn OFF the "automatic check" to see if T-Bird is the default email client. Go to Tools | Options | General (tab) and UNcheck the appropiate box and close T-Bird.
Then follow PA Bear's instructions to reset Eudora as the default email client.
HTH & GL
John
-- \\\||/// ------------------o000----(o)(o)----000o---------------- ----------------------------()-------------------------- '' Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change. ''
John Dulak - Gnomeway Services - LINK |
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| | | Guest |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:17 am Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:12:11 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs | E-mail
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Thanks, that was easy, but one has to know where to do it. |
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| | | Gary S. Terhune |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:11 am Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
"Help" often has help you can use. OE Help>Search tab>type in "default" (without the quotes) then click List Topics
In my OE, the item you want is third from the bottom. "To use Outlook Express from your Web browser"
In IE Help, the same keyword brings up a list that includes: "To specify the programs you want Internet Explorer to use..."
Your time would be better spent studying the manual than ranting and or offering advice about things of which you know pretty much nothing.
-- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User LINK
<letterman@invalid.com> wrote in message news:k5h1b4l41b836f4ah6mll019rhgbr0fg3f@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:12:11 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs | E-mail
Thanks, that was easy, but one has to know where to do it. |
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| | | dadiOH |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
Gary S. Terhune wrote:
| Quote: | Your time would be better spent studying the manual... snip |
Egad, man! You're talking about self help and common sense. Remember, this is usenet!
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dadiOH ____________________________
dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at LINK |
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| | | Guest |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
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On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:35:00 -0400, "dadiOH" <dadiOH@invalid.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Gary S. Terhune wrote:
Your time would be better spent studying the manual... snip
Egad, man! You're talking about self help and common sense. Remember, this is usenet!
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The last time I looked, the point of usenet was where people could share ideas and help each other. The old saying, "two heads are better than one". I'm always willing to lend a hand to others, if I know the answer, and it's nice to know there are others who will do the same for me. At the same time, I am always willing to learn and take advice in a friendly way, when I am wrong.
On the other hand, I dont tolerate rudeness from others in real life, and I will not on the internet either. Anyone that knows anything about all MS operating systems, knows the help files are not really all that helpful. There are times they get right to the problem, but much of the time they wander off into la-la land and leave the user more confused than when they started. At the same time, why should someone spend hours reading confusing help files when a one minute post to a newsgroup will solve the problem in a much less stressful manner. |
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| | | PA Bear [MS MVP] |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
letterman@invalid.com wrote:
| Quote: | On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:12:11 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs | E-mail
Thanks, that was easy, but one has to know where to do it.
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Got Google? => LINK
PS: You can also set OE as the default via OE Tools | Options | General | Default Messaging Program -- ~PA Bear |
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| | | Gary S. Terhune |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
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Problem with that is that the newsgroups are full of BAD information, such as that which you dish out on a regular basis.
What your are is a lazy SOB. How about trying this: Read the Help file(s), search the MSKB, and search Google, then come to the NGs with at least some background in the subject before asking for help from us. If nothing else, repeatedly performing that exercise will make you more qualified to *answer* questions in this group and others. Because, thus far, you totally suck at that.
As for exchanging opinions, I've yet to see one from you that wasn't a pile of crap. The idea is to exchange *informed* opinions, and you are woefully lacking in information about computers other than what you've gathered in the gossip columns and repeat hear in what can only be called "ingratiating" terms -- brown-nosing, some call it.
-- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User LINK
<letterman@invalid.com> wrote in message news:3ao2b4pi39nfachu18h3kncaibvqvfjmt4@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:35:00 -0400, "dadiOH" <dadiOH@invalid.com wrote:
Gary S. Terhune wrote:
Your time would be better spent studying the manual... snip
Egad, man! You're talking about self help and common sense. Remember, this is usenet!
The last time I looked, the point of usenet was where people could share ideas and help each other. The old saying, "two heads are better than one". I'm always willing to lend a hand to others, if I know the answer, and it's nice to know there are others who will do the same for me. At the same time, I am always willing to learn and take advice in a friendly way, when I am wrong.
On the other hand, I dont tolerate rudeness from others in real life, and I will not on the internet either. Anyone that knows anything about all MS operating systems, knows the help files are not really all that helpful. There are times they get right to the problem, but much of the time they wander off into la-la land and leave the user more confused than when they started. At the same time, why should someone spend hours reading confusing help files when a one minute post to a newsgroup will solve the problem in a much less stressful manner. |
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| | | dadiOH |  |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Changing default email program |  |
letterman@invalid.com wrote:
| Quote: | At the same time, why should someone spend hours reading confusing help files when a one minute post to a newsgroup will solve the problem in a much less stressful manner.
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Hours??
OE Help button Index tab Type in "default" Done
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dadiOH ____________________________
dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at LINK |
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