Create an Association?

Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the link,
I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that created
the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It is
not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each case
I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista or
does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this situation
or has an answer, please drop me a line.
In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
Powell
--
PBL

If you have Windows mail configured to read all messages in plain
text, then any embedded links are not likely to work.

--
Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]


"Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the link,
> I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that created
> the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It is
> not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each case
> I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista or
> does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this situation
> or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> Powell
> --
> PBL

Hi Gary:
Thanks for the info. I rather suspect that was the problem. I am trying to
get the university to resend the link so I can try it again. If it doesn't
work this time I'll be back in the forum. Either way, thanks for the
response. It was much appreciated.
Best Regards
Powell
--
PBL


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> If you have Windows mail configured to read all messages in plain
> text, then any embedded links are not likely to work.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>
>
> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the link,
> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that created
> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It is
> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each case
> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista or
> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this situation
> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> > Powell
> > --
> > PBL
>

If you saved that message, you should be able to open it again in
a non-plain-text mode.

--
Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]


"Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news2AE2B0C-CB80-4DE8-A213-C12C708D5DE7@microsoft.com...
> Hi Gary:
> Thanks for the info. I rather suspect that was the problem. I am trying to
> get the university to resend the link so I can try it again. If it doesn't
> work this time I'll be back in the forum. Either way, thanks for the
> response. It was much appreciated.
> Best Regards
> Powell
> --
> PBL
>
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> If you have Windows mail configured to read all messages in plain
>> text, then any embedded links are not likely to work.
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>>
>>
>> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
>> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
>> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the link,
>> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that created
>> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
>> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It is
>> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each case
>> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
>> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
>> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista or
>> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
>> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
>> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this situation
>> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
>> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
>> > Powell
>> > --
>> > PBL
>>

Hi Gary:
I saved the message, but it still won't open. In fact, I just received a
reply to an inquiry on another issue at another site and I get the same
response on it. So far I can work around the problem by returning to the
forum site, but I would like to get the program workng properly. Again,
thanks for your efforts on my behalf.
Best regards
Powell
--
PBL


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> If you saved that message, you should be able to open it again in
> a non-plain-text mode.
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>
>
> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news2AE2B0C-CB80-4DE8-A213-C12C708D5DE7@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Gary:
> > Thanks for the info. I rather suspect that was the problem. I am trying to
> > get the university to resend the link so I can try it again. If it doesn't
> > work this time I'll be back in the forum. Either way, thanks for the
> > response. It was much appreciated.
> > Best Regards
> > Powell
> > --
> > PBL
> >
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> If you have Windows mail configured to read all messages in plain
> >> text, then any embedded links are not likely to work.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
> >>
> >>
> >> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> >> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> >> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the link,
> >> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that created
> >> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> >> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It is
> >> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each case
> >> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> >> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> >> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista or
> >> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> >> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> >> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this situation
> >> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> >> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> >> > Powell
> >> > --
> >> > PBL
> >>
>

"Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the
> link,
> I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that
> created
> the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It
> is
> not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each
> case
> I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista
> or
> does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this
> situation
> or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> Powell
> --
> PBL

Start Orb | Default Programs
Make sure Windows Mail has all three defaults.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
I won't answer email.

Thanks for the reply Frank. I opened up the Windows Mail general options and
the default tabs are greyed-out. I assume this means I am set to default.
Best Regards
Powell
--
PBL


"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE" wrote:

> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the
> > link,
> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that
> > created
> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It
> > is
> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each
> > case
> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista
> > or
> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this
> > situation
> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> > Powell
> > --
> > PBL
>
> Start Orb | Default Programs
> Make sure Windows Mail has all three defaults.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
> I won't answer email.
>

The default tabs should not be grayed-out.
See if you can use the illustrated directions here:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/8...sociations.html

--
Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]


"Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:100218CC-5237-428B-9ACA-4F1E93861572@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for the reply Frank. I opened up the Windows Mail general options and
> the default tabs are greyed-out. I assume this means I am set to default.
> Best Regards
> Powell
> --
> PBL
>
>
> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE" wrote:
>
>> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
>> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
>> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the
>> > link,
>> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that
>> > created
>> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
>> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It
>> > is
>> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each
>> > case
>> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
>> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
>> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista
>> > or
>> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
>> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
>> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this
>> > situation
>> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
>> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
>> > Powell
>> > --
>> > PBL
>>
>> Start Orb | Default Programs
>> Make sure Windows Mail has all three defaults.
>>
>> --
>> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
>> I won't answer email.
>>

Hi Gary:
I went into the associations folder in the control panel as suggested and I
get a message saying the program has all its defaults and each of the three
parts shows Windows Mail as the default application. Just to be sure, I gave
save a click and went back to try a link. Still no luck. Once again, I really
do appreciate the time you, and the other people who have replied, have taken
to assist me with this glitch.
Regards
Powell

--
PBL


"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> The default tabs should not be grayed-out.
> See if you can use the illustrated directions here:
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/8...sociations.html
>
> --
> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>
>
> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:100218CC-5237-428B-9ACA-4F1E93861572@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks for the reply Frank. I opened up the Windows Mail general options and
> > the default tabs are greyed-out. I assume this means I am set to default.
> > Best Regards
> > Powell
> > --
> > PBL
> >
> >
> > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE" wrote:
> >
> >> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
> >> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
> >> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the
> >> > link,
> >> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that
> >> > created
> >> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
> >> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It
> >> > is
> >> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each
> >> > case
> >> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
> >> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
> >> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista
> >> > or
> >> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
> >> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
> >> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this
> >> > situation
> >> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
> >> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
> >> > Powell
> >> > --
> >> > PBL
> >>
> >> Start Orb | Default Programs
> >> Make sure Windows Mail has all three defaults.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
> >> I won't answer email.
> >>
>

Check your settings in Windows Mail:
Tools, Options, Read: uncheck "Read all messages in plain text."
On the Security tab: select Internet zone rather than Restricted sites
zone. Also uncheck "Block images..."

--
Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]


"Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:23935BB3-2B92-485C-B55B-A32F331FB47C@microsoft.com...
> Hi Gary:
> I went into the associations folder in the control panel as suggested and I
> get a message saying the program has all its defaults and each of the three
> parts shows Windows Mail as the default application. Just to be sure, I gave
> save a click and went back to try a link. Still no luck. Once again, I really
> do appreciate the time you, and the other people who have replied, have taken
> to assist me with this glitch.
> Regards
> Powell
>
> --
> PBL
>
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> The default tabs should not be grayed-out.
>> See if you can use the illustrated directions here:
>> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/8...sociations.html
>>
>> --
>> Gary VanderMolen [MS-MVP WLM]
>>
>>
>> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:100218CC-5237-428B-9ACA-4F1E93861572@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks for the reply Frank. I opened up the Windows Mail general options and
>> > the default tabs are greyed-out. I assume this means I am set to default.
>> > Best Regards
>> > Powell
>> > --
>> > PBL
>> >
>> >
>> > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "Powell" <Powell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:2199B970-A540-4E28-B7ED-205B5D4196D9@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Today I signed up to the discussion group at my university and received an
>> >> > e-mail with a link for e-mail address confirmation. When I clicked the
>> >> > link,
>> >> > I get a message saying that Windows doesn't recognize the file that
>> >> > created
>> >> > the message and I need to set up an association. For a link? We're not
>> >> > talking about opening a message or running a program. It's just a link! It
>> >> > is
>> >> > not a big deal, however, as it has happened twice previously and in each
>> >> > case
>> >> > I have contacted the webmaster and within 24 hours have received a message
>> >> > telling me my log-in data is now accepted. I'm just curious as to whether
>> >> > this is a problem with web sites not being totally compatible with Vista
>> >> > or
>> >> > does it have to do with the mail application the sender is using, such as
>> >> > Firefox? Or, does it have to do with the fact that I have my mail set to
>> >> > receive in plain text rather that HTML? If anyone has run into this
>> >> > situation
>> >> > or has an answer, please drop me a line.
>> >> > In the meantime, y'all have a good one.
>> >> > Powell
>> >> > --
>> >> > PBL
>> >>
>> >> Start Orb | Default Programs
>> >> Make sure Windows Mail has all three defaults.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE, OE/WM
>> >> I won't answer email.
>> >>
>>